Activity Aide
About The Position
St. Luke’s Home is an 88-bed long-term skilled nursing facility providing 24-hour skilled nursing care and related services, with a geriatric psychiatric unit that houses up to 20 residents. Its mission is to demonstrate compassion by providing quality care that enhances each person’s dignity and respect. The Activity Aide supports resident engagement and well-being by helping plan, organize, and present activities, and by assisting residents in participating in them. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, working the evening shift from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Rotating weekends and holidays are required. Training is provided.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years of age and able to follow written and verbal directions.
- High school or equivalent education.
- Read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with residents and teammates.
- Be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
- Work harmoniously and independently, with flexibility and personal integrity, and effectively with residents, teammates, and support agencies.
- Demonstrate patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
- Lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Hold a valid state-issued driver license with a clear record.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Active CNA certification verifiable through the North Dakota Nurse Aide Registry.
- CNA certification and related work experience are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Encourage positive social exchange among residents.
- Promote residents’ rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and individuality.
- Assist the Activity Director in planning and organizing activities.
- Transport residents to activities.
- Present programs in small-group or individual settings.
- Participate in meetings and respond to management direction.
- Restock equipment or supplies used for activities.
- Ensure activity equipment is functional.
Benefits
- Retention bonus and referral bonus available to qualified new employees.
- Shift differential compensation available to qualified new employees.
- Competitive wages and benefits.
- WRCC annual membership discount.
- 401(k) and 401(k) match.
- Health plan, dental, and vision coverage.
- Modern, clean, and well-maintained facility.
- Safe, inclusive, diverse, and family-oriented community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
