Activities Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)

Job Summary

Strives to improves 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.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Experience in social services or creative activities are preferred
• Experience in geriatrics preferred
• Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics
• Prior to hire, must obtain and maintain required department specific competencies and certifications
• Preferred current Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) certification or currently enrolled as a student in a healthcare related program preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location
• Depending on location, all new employees will attend CPR training, and must be certified within six months of hire
• Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy

Department Details

• Seeking a PRN/fill-in Activities Assistant
• Must have some availability to pick up on both weekdays and weekends
• Flexibility with shift start end time (ideally seeking 10am - 3pm with some flexibility)
• Additional $1.25/hour for weekend hours