Job Description
Activities Assistant – Full-Time
Bethany Home Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD
Shifts available:
- Days: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Evenings: One to two evenings per month.
Bethany Home Sioux Falls is hiring an Activities Assistant to help residents stay active, connected, and involved in the things they enjoy. You’ll work with the Activities Director to plan and lead group activities, spend time with residents individually, and help organize outings and special events.
Responsibilities
- Help plan, prepare, and lead recreational, educational, and social activities based on residents’ interests and abilities.
- Share activity schedules and encourage residents to participate.
- Offer one-on-one visits and individualized activities for residents who do not attend group programs.
- Provide sensory activities, entertainment, and visits for residents in secured neighborhoods.
- Help coordinate transportation and arrangements for resident outings.
- Assist with welcoming, orienting, and coordinating volunteers.
- Work with the Chaplain to coordinate spiritual activities.
- Accurately document resident participation and responses using PointClickCare.
- Share residents’ interests, preferences, and activity needs with the care team during care conferences.
- Prepare activity materials and request supplies with approval from the Activities Director.
- Maintain the mobile library and keep activity supplies and equipment organized.
- Build relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and community partners.
- Respect each resident’s privacy, dignity, independence, and personal preferences.
Qualifications
- Experience working with older adults.
- Current CNA certification or willingness to complete training and obtain certification.
- Creativity, patience, and enthusiasm for helping residents participate in activities they enjoy.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to adapt activities to different interests and abilities.
- Dependable attendance and reliable transportation.
- Availability to work 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and one to two evenings per month.
- Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing.
Benefits
- Annual performance reviews with wage increases.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off accrual beginning on day one.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Scholarship opportunities through Bethany’s own Nursing Assistance Program.
- Training opportunities for applicants who are not yet CNA certified.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Benefits and referral bonuses are subject to eligibility requirements and program terms.
Apply today
Submit your application and resume to kleonhardt@bethanylutheranhome.com. Questions? Contact Kass Lundberg, Human Resources, at 605-221-8553.
Bethany is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.