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Activities Supervisor - FT - Bethany

Good Samaritan

Brainerd, MNFull-time$19.25–28/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.25–28/hr
Location
Brainerd, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Or Activities Professional Eligibility, requiredBasic Life Support, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Activities Supervisor creates and implements activities and events for residents in a long-term care facility. The role manages activity staff schedules, coordinates volunteers, develops activity care plans and assessments, and administers the monthly calendar. The supervisor supports meaningful individual and group activities, communicates with employees and leadership, and assists with simple nursing procedures and resident transportation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Resident Activities, nice to haveActivity Planning, nice to haveStaff Scheduling, nice to haveVolunteer Coordination, nice to haveResident Care Planning, nice to haveActivity Assessments, nice to haveMDS, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveLeadership, nice to haveMotivating People, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveCritical Thinking, nice to havePrioritization, nice to haveAutonomous Work, nice to haveResource Planning, nice to haveWork Process Design, nice to haveResident Transportation, nice to have

Qualifications

Associate Degree, nice to haveTwo Years Experience, nice to haveSocial Services or Creative Activities Experience, nice to haveOne Year Leadership Experience, nice to haveTherapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional Eligibility, requiredAccredited Training Program, nice to haveCNA Certification, nice to haveHealthcare Program Enrollment, nice to haveBasic Life Support, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredMotor Vehicle Report, requiredMedical Qualification for Driving, required

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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 Brainerd Bethany Location: Brainerd, MN Address: 804 Wright St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $19.25 - $28.00

Department Details

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

Good Samaritan – Bethany is a 79-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility located in Brainerd, Minnesota, in an area known as “The Heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area”.

What’s in it for you:

  • Generous night and weekend shift differentials

  • Advancement opportunities

  • Various education assistance programs

  • Continuing education

  • Direct access to your earnings daily

  • Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Position Details:

  • Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

  • Includes occasional weekends and evenings

Job Summary

The long term care (LTC) Activities Supervisor creates and implements resident activities and events. Manages activity staff schedules and coordinates volunteer staffing and activities. Creates and views resident care plans around activities. Completes activity assessments and Minimum Data Set (MDS) questions as required. Reports problems, concerns and information to leadership in an appropriate and timely manner. Communicates department activities and information to employees. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strives to improve the quality of life for the residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis. Administers the monthly activity calendar. Regularly elicits 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 such as fishing, nature walks, pet therapy, music therapy and others in order to support residents and ensure they are functioning at an optimal level while also maintaining dignity and identity. Assists with simple nursing procedures and transporting residents to and from rooms.

Demonstrates leadership abilities such as developing and motivating people. Possesses the ability to work with strong willed 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

Associate degree preferred.

Two years experience in this field preferred. Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics. Experience in social services or creative activities. Minimum of one year previous leadership/management experience preferred.

When working in a skilled, long term care facility, must be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body. Successful completion of an accredited training program approved by state preferred.

The following requirements are all dependent upon the on work location:

Current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification or currently enrolled as a student in a healthcare related program preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS).

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.

Req Number: R-0280237 Job Function: Sports Medicine and Wellness Featured: No

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