Activities Assistant, Long Term Care

Activities Assistant, Long Term Care/As needed

Fort Collins, CO 80525

The Activities Assistant’s primary objective is to enhance the quality of life for patients/residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on both a one‐on‐one and group basis.

Responsibilities include:

• Administering the monthly activity calendar and coordinating all state‑required activities such as music, crafts, and spiritual services.
• Regularly soliciting patient/resident input into activity planning and ensuring activities are organized, upbeat, and dignified.
• Participating in activities to support optimal functioning while maintaining residents’ dignity and identity.
• Assisting with simple nursing procedures and transporting patients/residents to and from rooms.
• Assisting with Minimum Data Set (MDS) and EPIC documentation.
• Demonstrating creativity, resourcefulness, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions under close supervision.
• Exhibiting leadership abilities to develop and motivate staff, working effectively with patients/residents who have behavioral issues.
• Maintaining strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and prioritization skills while working autonomously.
• Planning and overseeing resource utilization and the design of work processes.

• High school graduate or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience in social services, creative activities, or geriatrics (preferred).
• Knowledge of working with a diverse range of resident demographics.
• Preferred current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or enrolment in a healthcare‑related program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; CPR training mandatory within six months (location dependent).
• All required department‑specific competencies and certifications obtained and maintained.
• Depending on location, the role may require a Sanford Category I or II Driver classification, a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualifications to perform driving functions.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package. Total Rewards information is available at

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations can call 1‑877‑673‑0854 or email talent. The workplace is drug free; a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening are required upon offer.

Req Number: R-0254764