Activities Assistant - Long Term Care - Full Time

About the role

The Hillsboro Care Center is seeking an Activities Assistant to provide meaningful activities and support residents' well-being. The position involves leading activities, assisting with transportation, and performing light CNA duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities that improve residents' quality of life
• Administer the monthly activity calendar
• Elicit resident input and organize activities
• Assist with simple nursing procedures and transport residents
• Document using Minimum Data Set (MDS)/EPIC
• Work autonomously and prioritize tasks
• Utilize resources and design work processes

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in social services or creative activities preferred
• Experience in geriatrics preferred
• Knowledge of working with various resident demographics
• Prior certification as a Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) or enrollment in a healthcare-related program preferred

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Preferred current CNA certification or enrollment in a healthcare-related program
• May require additional certifications depending on location
• Must meet Sanford's driving policy requirements

Benefits

Sanford offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time-off package. For more information, visit Total Rewards.