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Activities Assistant - Chamberlain Care Center

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Sanford Health
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Chamberlain, South Dakota
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Job Title: Activities Assistant | Chamberlain Care Center | Chamberlain

City: Chamberlain

State: SD

Department *: * Activities - Chamberlain

Job Schedule: PRN

Shift: Varies

Hours Per Shift: Other

JOB SUMMARY

Strives to improves 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. Assists with Minimum Data Set's (MDS'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 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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides persuasive messages using well-reasoned arguments to address audience concerns or reactions. Provides persuasive messages using well-reasoned arguments to address audience concerns or reactions. Inspires and motivates the faith of people while maintaining an awareness of sacred responsibilities. Inspires and motivates the faith of people while maintaining an awareness of sacred responsibilities. Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to residents to keep them mentally healthy and alert. Documents plans with clear objectives, action steps, accountabilities, resource requirements and timelines. Documents plans with clear objectives, action steps, accountabilities, resource requirements and timelines. Demonstrates ability to generate ideas organically or in a brainstorming session. Demonstrates ability to generate ideas organically or in a brainstorming session. Delivers written and oral communication, responds to questions and concerns, and produce specific outcomes and impact. Analyzes own assignments and work environment for creative changes. Analyzes own assignments and work environment for creative changes.

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.
Current Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) certification or currently enrolled as a student in a healthcare related program preferred. This role classifies as a Sanford Category 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. 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.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community, across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
Sanford 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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .

City: Chamberlain

State: SD

Job Function: Sports Medicine and Wellness

Job Schedule: PRN

Shift: Varies

Req Number: WD04756

Company

Sanford Health is excited to be on a journey of tremendous growth and momentum. With our vast geography, cutting-edge medicine, sophisticated research, advanced education and our own health plan, we are unique in what we do and how we do it. Through relationships built on trust and successful performance and a vision to improve the human condition, Sanford seeks to make a significant impact on health and healing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our journey as an organization includes continually building on the diverse talents, experiences and beliefs of our employees, as well as the patients and communities we serve. We are proud to be from the Midwest and to impact the world. We look forward to joining with you in the journey.

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