Activities Coordinator - FT Day Shift

Sanford Health•Albert Lea, MN

2d•$22 - $28•Onsite

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. Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea is an 80-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility located in southern Minnesota in an area known as “The Land Between the Lakes”. In addition to the care center, the campus also provides assisted living and senior housing services at its Hidden Creek and Bancroft Creek Estates Senior Living Communities. The activities coordinator leads the planning and development of activity programming, and assures activities are lead in a safe and effective manner by staff.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Two years’ experience in this field preferred.
Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics.
Experience in social services, creative activities or long term care desired.
When working in a skilled, long term care facility, must be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body.
Successful completion of an accredited training program approved by state preferred.
Current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification or currently enrolled as a student in a healthcare related program preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
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.

Responsibilities

Act as a resource for employees, residents and family with concerns around established activities and other matters related to activities.
Establish relationships with outside community partners to ensure a positive experience.
Creates and plans activities around established resident care plans.
Responsible for assessing the needs of audience, and developing programs that meets the needs of the residents.
Completes activity assessments and minimum data set (MDS) questions as needed.
Strives to improve the quality of life for the residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis.
Administers the monthly activity calendar.
Regularly elicits 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 such as fishing, nature walks, pet therapy, music therapy and others in order to support residents and ensure they are functioning at an optimal level while also maintaining dignity and identity.
May assists with simple nursing procedures and transporting residents to and from rooms.
Oversees the effectiveness of programming being implemented, and provides necessary feedback to enhance the quality of activities being implemented.
Must be self-directed with a high level of accountability and require minimal supervision.