Activities Assistant - Sunset

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Facility: GSS ND Mandan Sunset

Location: Mandan, ND

Address: 1011 Boundary Street Northwest, Mandan, ND 58554, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.00

Pay Info: $1000 Sign on Bonus

Strives to improve 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.

• Provide appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis.
• Administer the monthly activity calendar and incorporate input from patients/residents into activity planning.
• Support activities such as music, crafts, and spiritual activities in accordance with state requirements.
• Assist with simple nursing procedures and transporting patients/residents to and from rooms.
• Assist with documentation in MDSs/EPIC systems as required.
• Demonstrate creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions under supervision.

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in social services or creative activities; 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location; CPR training may be required with certification within six months of hire.
• Obtains and maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• Depending on location, may be classified as Sanford Category I or II Driver; must have motor vehicle report and valid driver’s license; medically qualified to perform essential driving functions per Sanford Driving Policy.

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; work/life balance benefits; and a generous time off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

The Good Samaritan 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 or send an email to talent.

The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0237907

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