Good Samaritan ยท 2 months ago
(LTC) Activities Supervisor - FT Days
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$22/hr - $28/hr
2+ years expGood Samaritan is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality care and services to seniors. The Activities Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating resident activities, managing staff schedules, and enhancing the quality of life for residents through meaningful engagement.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals) Certification required
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
Follows 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
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
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
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
Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy
Preferred
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
Current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification or currently enrolled as a student in a healthcare related program preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan
Work/life balance benefits
A generous time off package
Company
Good Samaritan
Good Sam is the only non-profit, community-based hospice serving the Roanoke Valley, New River Valley and Smith Mountain Lake area.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aaron Housh
Chief Executive Officer
Betsy Whitney
Chief Philanthropy Officer
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