Activities Assistant - Part Time Weekends

Job Details

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

14

Union Position:
No

• Administers the monthly activity calendar, ensuring it is well organized and upbeat.
• Regularly elicits patients’ and residents’ input into activity planning.
• Participates in music, craft, spiritual, and other state-required activities, supporting resident functioning and maintaining dignity.
• Assists with simple nursing procedures and with transporting patients/residents to and from rooms.
• Assists with Minimum Data Set documentation and EPIC documentation.
• Displays creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions under close supervision.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibits leadership abilities to develop and motivate people and helps manage strong‑willed or behaviorally challenged residents.
• Prioritizes responsibilities, works autonomously, and plans resource utilization and work processes.
• Provides activities on a one‑to‑one and/or group basis to improve quality of life.

• 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 enrollment in a healthcare‑related program.
• BLS required based on location; all new employees will attend CPR training and must be certified within six months of hire.
• Required to obtain and maintain department‑specific competencies and certifications.
• If applicable, must meet Sanford Category I or II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified under Sanford Driving Policy.

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