Activities Assistant, Full Time Days

Job Title: Activities Assistant - Full Time Days

About the Role

• Strives to improve the quality of life for 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 patient/resident input into activity planning.
• 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 to support optimal functioning while maintaining dignity and identity.
• Assists with simple nursing procedures and transporting patients/residents to and from rooms.
• Assists with MDS's/EPIC's documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Shift Details

• This employee will work every 3rd weekend.
• There will be times they might need to work an evening shift as well.
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00
• Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.00

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• 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.
• Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in social services or creative activities 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.