Activities Aide

Location: Hallock, MN Status: Part-Time | Non-exempt Pay: $19.09/hour KH summary: Since 1922, Kittson Healthcare prides itself on providing continuous service to the citizens of Kittson County and surrounding areas. Today, Kittson Healthcare is a twelve-bed acute care federally designated Critical Access Hospital and forty bed long term care facility which also includes a home healthcare agency, 8 bed assisted living facility and an ambulance service.

There is a medical clinic located in the complex as well as a satellite medical clinic in Karlstad, Minnesota. We strive to treat every patient or resident that walks through our doors with highly personalized care. Our patients are not just numbers. They are family, neighbors, teachers, and community members. Department: Activities Supervised By: Manager of Activities Supervises: None Job Summary: As an Activities Aide, your primary responsibility is to assist in planning, organizing, and implementing recreational and therapeutic activities for residents.

This role is crucial in promoting their physical, mental, and emotional well-being by engaging them in meaningful and enjoyable activities. These activities may include games, arts and crafts, music therapy, exercise programs, outings and social events. This role is essential in fostering a positive and stimulating environment that enhances residents’ quality of life, promotes social interaction, and supports their overall health and happiness.

Job Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Proficiently be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to interact with both patients and healthcare professionals. Familiarity with variety of recreational activities suitable for different cognitive and physical abilities.

Creativity and adaptability to assist engaging and enjoyable actives for residents interests and needs. Knowledge of geriatric care and activities of daily living (ADLs). Must possess ability to support, encourage and strive for excellent level of care, which accommodates each resident in the ability to be independent and promotes their overall well-being.

Must have the ability to adapt to the personalities of residents and/or coworkers and use tact in all forms of communication. Strong empathy and patience to provide emotional support and encouragement to residents during activities. Organizational and time management skills to support scheduled activities are facilitated efficiently.

Qualifications

Currently in High School or Graduate or GED Must be at least 15 years of age Must pass MN background check and fingerprinting. Complete TB test within the first 3 weeks of employment. Job Schedule/Location(s): Hallock, MN Part-Time | 1:00pm - 8:00pm or 9:00am - 5:15pm Rotating weekends and holidays availability Long-term care setting Why Work With Us: Medical

• Select plans are HSA eligible with employer contribution. Dental
• Single plan is 100% employer paid. Vision
• Single plan is 100% employer paid. Basic Life and AD&D - 100% employer paid policy with optional employee paid voluntary life AD&D. PTO/Extended Time Off. 403b plan - 3% employer match. Educational Scholarships. Employer paid CNA Training and Certification available. Employee Assistance Program. Shift differential pay. Cell phone discount.