Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Activities Assistant - Long Term Care

Residential & Direct SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeHoward Lake, MN, USA$19.09 - $23

About the Job

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
Experience in social services or creative activities is preferred.
Experience in geriatrics is preferred.
Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics is required.
A current Certified Nurses Assistant certification or current enrollment as a student in a healthcare-related program is preferred.
Basic Life Support is required based on location; where applicable, new employees must attend CPR training and obtain certification within six months of hire.
The role may require a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver's license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions, depending on location.
The employee must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
The employee must be able to follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision.
The employee must demonstrate written and verbal communication skills, creativity and resourcefulness, and the ability to work with strong-willed residents or residents with behavioral issues.
The employee must demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, prioritization, and autonomous working abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one or group basis to support patients' and residents' quality of life.
Administer the monthly activity calendar and regularly gather patient and resident input into activity planning.
Organize and facilitate activities, including state-required music, craft, and spiritual activities.
Participate in activities appropriate for the patients, department, and residents to support optimal functioning while maintaining dignity and identity.
Assist with simple nursing procedures and transport patients and residents to and from rooms.
Assist with Minimum Data Set and EPIC documentation.
Plan and oversee resource utilization and design work processes.
Work a combination of weekday and weekend shifts, every other weekend, and a holiday rotation.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Compensation:

Salary Range: $19.09 - $23.00





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Department Details

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At the Howard Lake Care Center, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

What’s in it for you:
• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details:
• Combination of 10:00am-2:00pm and 4:00-7:00pm on weekdays and 10:00am-3:00pm on weekends.
• Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and holiday rotation required.

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

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. 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

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [email protected].

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.5M
Headquarters: Fargo, ND
Founded: 1894

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