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Good Samaritan · 1 month ago

Activities Assistant - PRN - Augusta

Bismarck, ND

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15/hr - $22.50/hr

Good Samaritan is a 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. The Activities Assistant role focuses on improving the quality of life for patients/residents through meaningful activities and interventions, while also assisting with simple nursing procedures and documentation.

Health CareNon ProfitRehabilitation

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)Basic Life Support (BLS)Experience in geriatricsSocial services experienceCommunication skillsLeadership abilitiesCritical thinking skillsProblem solving skills