Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Activities Assistant

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeMandan, ND, USA$14.50 - $22.50In-person

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.
Current Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) certification or current enrollment as a student in a healthcare-related program is preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required based on location.
Depending on location, employees must attend CPR training and become certified within six months of hire.
Employees must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Depending on location, the role requires a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver's license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one or group basis to improve patients' and residents' quality of life.
Administer the monthly activity calendar and regularly solicit patient and resident input into activity planning.
Organize activities and provide state-required activities such as music, crafts, and spiritual activities.
Participate in activities appropriate for the patient, department, and residents to support 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 (MDS) and EPIC documentation.
Plan and oversee resource utilization and the design of work processes.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness.
Follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision.
Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work with strong-willed patients and residents and those with behavioral issues.
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Prioritize responsibilities while working autonomously.
Demonstrate the ability to develop and motivate people.

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.

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Varies (United States of America)



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Compensation:

Salary Range: $14.50 - $22.50





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Department Details

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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