About this opportunity
Sanford Health lists this Activities Assistant - PT - Days opportunity in le mars, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
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At Le Mars, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!
Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status) 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.
The Activities Assistant 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. The Activities Assistant 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. The Activities Assistant assists with simple nursing procedures and transporting patients/residents to and from rooms. Assists with Minimum Data Sets (MDSs)/EPICs documentation. The Activities Assistant demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision. The Activities Assistant demonstrates leadership abilities to develop and motivate people. Possesses the ability to work with strong willed patients/residents and/or behavioral issues. The Activities Assistant maintains strong critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Experience in social services or creative activities are 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. Depending on location, all new employees will attend CPR training, and must be certified within six months of hire. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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