Building Location:Essentia Homestead

Department:49915 Nursing Home Activities

Job Description:Assist director in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing therapeutic recreation activity programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, to assure that the spiritual development, emotional, physical, recreational, and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Work Experience: Nursing home experience preferred.

Education Qualifications:

No Educational Requirements

East:  Minimum of one year of full time experience as an Activity Aide/Therapeutic Recreation Aide in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health's insurer.

Current Basic Cardiac Life support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 3 months of date of hire. 

Minnesota Nursing Assistant certification preferred. 

FTE:0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:varies

Shift End Time:varies

Weekends:no

Holidays:No

Call Obligation:No

Union:Deer River SEIU (DRH SEIU)

Union Posting Deadline:02/19/2025

Compensation Range:

$15.15 - $19.15

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*:

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.

Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.

Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.

Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.