Activities Assistant - Long Term Care - Part Time
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Good Samaritan is hiring an Activities Assistant - Long Term Care - Part Time. The Activities Assistant improves the quality of life for patients and residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis. This role administers the monthly activity calendar, elicits patient input, and keeps activities organized and upbeat, following all state-required activities. The assistant also helps with simple nursing procedures and transports patients.
Key focus areas include Improve quality of life for patients/residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions, Administer the monthly activity calendar, and Elicit patients/residents input into activity planning.
Successful candidates bring Basic Life Support (BLS), High School Graduate Or Equivalent, and Experience In Social Services Or Creative Activities. Preferred (not required): Creativity, Resourcefulness, Follow Written Instructions, and Follow Verbal Instructions.
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Careers With Purpose
Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
Facility: GSS MN New Hope Ambassador Location: New Hope, MN Address: 8100 Medicine Lake Rd, New Hope, MN 55427, USA Shift: Weekend Job Schedule: Part time Weekly Hours: 5.00 Salary Range: $16.50 - $22.50
Department Details
Seeking an every other weekend Activities Assistant:
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Shift: 10:30am - 4:30pm or 11am-5pm
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Schedule: every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday).
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Weekday orientation & training required.
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Additional $1.25/hr for weekend shift differential.
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Wage $16.50 - $22.50 depending on experience.
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Position does not require a CNA.
Come Join us at the Good Samaritan Society - Ambassador (New Hope, MN), we are a five star 77 bed facility specializing in Long Term and Post-Acute care.
Please take a minute to look at our facility here;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B1j-U05n6Q
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. 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.
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.
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. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Depending on location, this role classifies as a Sanford Category I or II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy
Benefits
Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. 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 https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected].
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.
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