Sanford Health·Howard Lake, Minnesota
The Activities Assistant improves resident quality of life by planning and administering monthly activity calendars including music, crafts, and spiritual activities. They also assist with simple nursing procedures, patient transport, and MDS/EPIC documentation.
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: Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
$16.50 - $22.50
Seeking a PRN/fill-in Activities Assistant.
Must have some availability to pick up on both weekdays and weekends
Flexibility with shift start end time (ideally seeking 10am - 3pm with some flexibility).
Additional $1.25/hour for weekend hours
Join Us at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake, our 32 bed nursing home has a great team with a fantastic level of support from our community!
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.
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.
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.
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 talent@sanfordhealth.org.
A high school diploma and experience in geriatrics or social services are preferred. Candidates should ideally hold a CNA certification and must obtain BLS certification.
Market context
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