Activities Coordinator - 36 Hours Weekly - Long Term Care
Job Description
Job Description:
Seeking an Activities Coordinator at Essentia Living Center, our long-term care facility in Fosston, Minnesota. This employee works Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 36 hours per week. An occasional weekend may be required.Education Qualifications:
- No educational requirements.
About Essentia Health:
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
What You'll Do:
Responsible for the overall functioning of the Therapeutic Recreation Department; to meet the social and therapeutic needs of the residents through activities, programming, and continued interaction with community groups. Responsible for assessment of residents and psychosocial needs, development of monthly calendar to meet needs of existing residents. Responsible to participate in the Interdisciplinary Care Conference Team. Responsible for regulatory compliance of the department.
Employees scheduled 20+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:
· Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
· Dental and Vision insurances
· Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
· Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
· Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
· Tuition Reimbursement
· PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
· Paid parental leave after one year (24+ hours weekly required)
· Adoption assistance after one year (24+ hours weekly required)
· Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:
· Take Charge (employee wellness program)
· Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
· Employee discount program
· 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
· 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
- AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in Therapeutic Recreation in Long Term Care or certification in Therapeutic Recreation.
- Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health 's insurer.