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.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Compensation:

Salary Range: $19.09 - $23.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

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

Our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

This is a senior skilled nursing facility specializing assisted living, long-term and post-acute care services.



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)

3 - 8 hour shifts, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, rotating holidays, covering weekends for PTO. This could be 900a-6p with one hour lunch, or spit into smaller shifts more times a week like 10a-5p 3 times per week

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.

Job Description

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

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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