**Location:** Sioux Center, IA **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America) Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has been designated a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, awarded a Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader. **Position Highlights** **Summary** + The Activity Assistant is responsible for carrying out the social activities program to meet the needs, abilities, personal enjoyment, and benefit of the individual resident/tenant/patient. **General Hours of Work** + Monday – Friday with weekend and holiday rotation **Education and/or Experience** + Prefer high school education or GED; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ongoing education as required by Sioux Center Health. Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly and work 1 8 hour shift every 2 years in LTC to keep CNA certification current. **Certificate, Licenses, Registrations** + Certified Nurse Aide Certification required within 6 months of hire (to be enrolled in an approved course by 3 months of hire). Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. ServSafe certified. Must have or will be required to obtain, at a minimum, a Class D Chauffer Endorsement 3 driver’s license and must carry their own automobile liability insurance. **Essential Functions** + Assists in the implementation of the treatment plan set up by manager. + Participates in carrying out the resident/tenant/patient care plan in relation to the resident/tenant/patient’s activities need involving planning, coordination, and participation in activities such as church and devotional services, birthday and other types of parties, group exercise, movies, bingo, special outings and other activities. + Transports patient/resident/tenants to/from department in preparation for activities. + Contact and make arrangements with participating individuals for necessary supplies, room preparation, setting up and operating equipment. + Provides individual activities such as exercise, discussion of current events, reminiscing, and handiwork: and assures that reading material, music, and craft supplies are provided for patient/resident/tenant activities. + Document individual patient/resident/tenant activities, noting changes, and assist in the coordination of the patient/resident/tenants’ council in directing the topics of discussion and promoting patient/resident/tenant participation and understanding. + Assists manager in completing activity assessment for each patient/resident/tenant to determine his/her activity needs and interest, and in the development of a corresponding activity plan. + Performs safety and infection control procedures to ensure a safe and clean environment for the patient/resident/tenants and staff. + Completes assigned daily cleaning schedule within department including, but not limited to individual work area, other equipment used, and storage areas in accordance with set department standards. + Assists with meal set up and serving. + Assures that all patient/resident/tenants are provided meals (either in their room or through the dining room) that receive meal service. + Assists in cleaning all community areas: elevator, restrooms, offices, hallways, etc. + Provides assistance for patient/resident/tenants as needed or requested for daily living, including, but not limited to, transfers, general housekeeping, laundry services, personal care, and available to take vital signs. + Responsible for the general operation of the dish room and serving areas including, but not limited to: preparation of all foods; obtains, inventories and services hot and cold foods and replenishes hot and cold foods. + Records temperatures of hot foods, refrigerators and freezers. + Assists with the collection and maintenance of other records as needed by the Quality Assurance Department, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by law. + Responsible for the cleaning and storage of various cafeteria items including, but not limited to dishes, flatware, utensils, and pans. + Assists with catering functions to include assembly, set-up, delivery and retrieving of necessary items. + Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.