Activities Assistant - Robbinsdale - PT - Days

Sanford Health•Robbinsdale, MN

6d•$15 - $23

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Salary Range: $14.50 - $22.50 Union Position: No Department Details Schedule is as follows: 24 hrs/week Fridays 2pm-6pm Saturdays & Sundays 9-5:30 One other week evening (can be flexible which day) Join us at the Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community, a 96-bed facility, provides rehabilitation therapy in both our young adult and geriatric communities following a hospitalization or serious illness. Our 3 floors are separated into 2 self-contained wings each that house 16 residents all with private rooms that include wheelchair/lift accessible shower and toilet, dining area, and nurses station. What You’ll Experience: Professional Growth: Access to continuing education, leadership development, and advancement opportunities within one of the nation's leading rural health systems. Supportive Culture: You’ll be supported by engaged leadership and a team that truly feels like family. Mission-Driven Work: Make a real difference in the lives of residents, patients and families—every single day. We are centrally located on a main bus route in downtown Robbinsdale. Student loan repayment and scholarship options available. Access to Daily earnings available. AHCA Silver - Achievement in Quality Award winner Please take a moment to view this video about our facility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VPbQdcPhx8 Summary Strives to improves the quality of life for the patients/residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision.
Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates leadership abilities to develop and motivate people.
Possesses the ability to work with strong willed patients/residents and/or behavioral issues.
Maintains strong critical thinking skills and problem solving skills.
Prioritizes responsibilities while working autonomously.
Plans and oversees the utilization of resources and designs of work processes.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location.
Depending on location, all new employees will attend CPR training, and must be certified within six months of hire.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Depending on location, this role classifies as a Sanford Category I or II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license.
Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy

Nice To Haves

Experience in social services or creative activities are preferred.
Experience in geriatrics preferred.
Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics.
Preferred current Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) certification or currently enrolled as a student in a healthcare related program preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers the monthly activity calendar.
Regularly elicits patients/residents input into activity planning and keeps activities well organized and upbeat, following all state required activities such as music, craft and spiritual activities.
Partakes in activities appropriate for the patient/department and residents in order to support and ensure functioning at an optimal level while also maintaining dignity and identity.
Assists with simple nursing procedures and transporting patients/residents to and from rooms.
Assists with Minimum Data Set's (MDS's)/EPIC's documentation.
Displays creativity and resourcefulness.
Demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision.
Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates leadership abilities to develop and motivate people.
Possesses the ability to work with strong willed patients/residents and/or behavioral issues.
Maintains strong critical thinking skills and problem solving skills.
Prioritizes responsibilities while working autonomously.
Plans and oversees the utilization of resources and designs of work processes.