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Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

 

Join Avera as an Activities Assistant and join a mission-driven organization with a great company culture and team environment.

 

Position Highlights:

Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1! Options for Free Health Insurance! Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.

Job Summary

The Activities Assistant is accountable for providing exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times.  Supports the hospital's goal of excellence in patient care in a Christian, caring environment by facilitating positive employee relations and supporting department goals.  Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times. Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship.  Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent, one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. 

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Activity Certification required within 1 year of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant required within 1 year of hire BLS Certification required within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, every fifth weekend, every fifth holiday; 80 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$17.00 - $20.50 per hour

 

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