Activities Supervisor - Full Time

Sanford Health•Larimore, ND

6d•$18 - $28

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring an Activities Supervisor for Good Samaritan Larimore, a senior care and services provider. The role creates and implements resident activities and events, manages activity staff schedules, and coordinates volunteer staffing and activities. It is a full-time position with 8-hour day shifts and 40 scheduled hours per week; weekend coverage may be needed. The Activities Supervisor develops and reviews resident care plans related to activities, completes activity assessments and required Minimum Data Set (MDS) questions, and reports concerns and information to leadership promptly. The role communicates department activities to employees and develops meaningful, organized activities based on residents’ interests and input. Activities may include music, crafts, spiritual programming, fishing, nature walks, pet therapy, and music therapy, delivered individually or in groups while maintaining residents’ dignity and identity. The position also administers the monthly activity calendar, assists with simple nursing procedures and resident transportation, and plans and oversees resources and work processes. The supervisor is expected to demonstrate leadership, motivate people, work with residents who may be strong-willed or have behavioral issues, and use critical thinking, problem-solving, prioritization, and autonomy. Salary range is $17.50–$28.00. The position is non-union.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with strong-willed residents and/or behavioral issues.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work autonomously.
For work in a skilled, long-term care facility, eligibility for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body.
Depending on work location and role classification, a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions may be required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Two years of experience in this field.
Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics.
Experience in social services or creative activities.
At least one year of previous leadership or management experience.
Successful completion of an accredited training program approved by the state.
Depending on work location, current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification or current enrollment as a student in a healthcare-related program.
Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

Create and implement resident activities and events.
Manage activity staff schedules and coordinate volunteer staffing and activities.
Create and review resident care plans related to activities.
Complete activity assessments and required Minimum Data Set (MDS) questions.
Report problems, concerns, and information to leadership in an appropriate and timely manner.
Communicate department activities and information to employees.
Provide appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis to improve residents’ quality of life.
Administer the monthly activity calendar and regularly gather residents’ input into activity planning.
Keep activities organized and upbeat, including state-required music, craft, and spiritual activities.
Participate in activities such as fishing, nature walks, pet therapy, and music therapy to support residents and their functioning, dignity, and identity.
Assist with simple nursing procedures and transport residents to and from rooms.
Develop and motivate people.
Plan and oversee the utilization of resources and the design of work processes.