Activity Assistant - Long Term Care

Req # : 2403510Avera Sister James Care CenterActivitiesYankton, SDFull TimeDay ShiftMonday-Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm, e / 5th wknd / hol; 80hrs / 2wks

Join the team at Avera!

Award Winning Health Care : Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture : Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera : Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Join Avera as an Activities Assistant and join a mission-driven organization with a great company culture and team environment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Positive Work Environment : Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Career Growth : Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further theireducation in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.

Job Summary

• The Activities Assistant is accountable for providing exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times.
• Supports the hospital's goal of excellence in patient care in a Christian, caring environment by facilitating positive employee relations and supporting department goals.
• Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship.
• Provides care / service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives.

Education and / or Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent, one to two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Activity Certification required within 1 year of hire.
• BLS Certification required within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm, every fifth weekend, every fifth holiday; 80 hours every 2 weeks

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$17.00 - $20.50 per hour

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Last updated : 2024-05-24