Activities Assistant - Full Time Days - Luther Manor

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 - Day Shifts (United States of America) Union Position: At Good Samaritan - Sioux Falls Luther Manor, 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) Shift Details · This employee will work every 3rd weekend. There will be times they might need to work a evening shift as well. 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. 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. Possesses the ability to work with strong willed patients/residents and/or behavioral issues. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.