Activity Assistant - Full Time Days

About the role

This position strives to improve the quality of life for patients/residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis. It involves administering the monthly activity calendar, regularly eliciting patient/resident input into activity planning, and assisting with simple nursing procedures and transporting patients/residents.

Responsibilities

• Administers the monthly activity calendar
• Regularly elicits patients/residents input into activity planning
• Keeps activities well organized and upbeat
• Fulfills state required activities such as music, craft, and spiritual activities
• Participates in activities appropriate for the patient/department and residents
• Aids in the documentation of Minimum Data Set's (MDS's)/EPIC's
• Displays creativity and resourcefulness
• Follows 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 and problem-solving skills
• Maintains autonomy while prioritizing responsibilities
• Plans and oversees the utilization of resources and designs of work processes

Requirements

• 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 currently enrolled in a healthcare-related program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location
• Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy

Qualifications

• 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 currently enrolled in a healthcare-related program preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership abilities
• Ability to work with strong-willed patients/residents and/or behavioral issues
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities while working autonomously

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit here.

Pay

$15.00 - $22.50 per hour

Schedule

Full time

Benefits

Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.