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Good Samaritan

Activities Assistant - Full Time PMs - SF Village

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$35,140 / year median in South Dakota

+12% projected growth

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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:
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  • Location:
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Address:
  • 3901 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA
  • Shift:
  • 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
  • Job Schedule:
  • Full time
  • Weekly Hours:
  • 36.00
  • Salary Range:
  • $15.00 - $22.50
  • Department Details
  • Work with a creative, fun team to bring a sense of purpose and joy to the residents we serve.
Come join the largest long term care facility in the state of South Dakota! We offer multiple services from general long-term care, short-stay rehab, and memory care unit at the facility. Full-Time 8-
Hr Shift:
12:00 pm - 8:30 pm preferred. Every 5th Weekend and Holiday rotation required. At the Sioux Falls Village our vision is to lovingly provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!
  • Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
  • Shift Differential for nights and weekends
  • Holiday Pay
  • Direct access to your earnings daily
  • Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Salary Increases
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Compassionate Leave
  • Education Assistance - Scholarships and Sponsorships
  • Continuing Education
  • Years of Service Recognition Program
  • Job 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.
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). 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
  • Benefits
  • 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 https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. 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-0268284
  • Job Function:
  • Sports Medicine and Wellness
  • Featured:
  • No

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development
  • Other Retirement and Savings