Job Description
Careers With Purpose Join our 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. Facility: GSS MN Inver Grove Ctr
Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Address: 1301 50th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00
Department Details GSS-Inver Grove Heights is 46-room facility is on U.S. News list of top performers for 2019-2020, offering long-term care/skilled nursing care as well as post-acute rehabilitation services.
Full-time days, 32 hours per week, Monday-Friday Activities Supervisor opportunity!
This position will be responsible for coordinating activities for our LTC / TCU facility, in addition to assisting with care planning and supporting a small team.
Flexible schedule of either 4 or 5 days per week with NO weekends!
NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals) Certification required
Eligible for all benefits offered by Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Including Medical, Dental, Life, Education Assistance, 401K, PTO, Disability + more!
Job Summary Creates and implements resident activities and events. Manages activity staff schedules and coordinates volunteer staffing and activities. Creates and views resident care plans around activities. Completes activity assessments and Minimum Data Set (MDS) questions as required. Reports problems, concerns and information to leadership in an appropriate and timely manner. Communicates department activities and information to employees. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strives to improve 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.
Demonstrates leadership abilities such as developing and motivating 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.
Qualifications Associate degree preferred.
Two years experience in this field preferred. Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics. Experience in social services or creative activities. Minimum of one year previous leadership/management experience preferred.
When working in a skilled, long term care facility, must be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body. Successful completion of an accredited training program approved by state preferred.
The following requirements are all dependent upon the on work location:
Current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification or currently enrolled as a student in a healthcare related program preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS).
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.
Benefits The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit benefits .
The Good Samaritan 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 .
The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0228893
Job Function: Sports Medicine and Wellness
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Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work,