Activities Assistant - FT

Baptist Health & Rehab, an award winning 140-bed care center, is hiring patient, compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team as Activities Assistants. In this role, you will conduct fun and exciting activities with our residents at our skilled nursing facility. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated with a genuine concern for our residents’ well-being, and has a creative personality and positive attitude.  In addition to generous benefits, we're offering a $7,500 bonus!

We have received the 2025 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights, formerly Pinnacle Quality Insight.  This honor means we have scored in the top 15 percent of senior care providers in multiple categories.  We are best in class for a perfect 16/16 categories.  Baptist has also been consistently voted as the Bismarck Tribune's #1 Best of the Best Nursing Home. 

This is a Full-Time position (40 hours per week) working a varied schedule including every other weekend.
Hours:  8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Full-time will be eligible for a $7,500 bonus!

Benefits:

• Competitive wages with credit for experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO) cash out benefits
• 403(b) or 401(k) with employer match
• Healthcare, dental, health savings, vision, life, disability, & flex spending options for Full-Time employees
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for Full-Time Employees 
• Employee Discount Program
• Longevity Recognition, Paid Volunteer Time, and Mentorship Programs
• Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 

Activities Assistant responsibilities:

• Encourage, support, and assist residents with activities in individual and group settings.
• Interact and assist residents on a one to one basis outside of structured program times.
• Document activity attendance and degree of involvement.
• Act as a positive representative at all times.
• Display an attitude of courtesy and respect for all residents, families, and staff.
• Transport residents to and from activities.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Activities Assistant skills and requirements:

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or be willing to obtain CNA certification after hire.
• Prior experience working in a senior care environment preferred.
• Demonstrate good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities.
• Creative aptitude for training in arts, crafts, and games.
• Good communication skills, including ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.
• Must be able to work a consistent schedule.

About Us:

Baptist Health & Rehab of Bismarck provides loving and supportive 24-hour nursing care. Working together with our residents and their families, our professional caregivers develop a care plan tailored to meet each individual’s needs. That plan includes social and spiritual care as well as the health care services needed to maximize our residents’ comfort, security, and well-being.

You will be part of a collaborative team whose energy, creativity, and communication are valued and rewarded.  We believe in your quality of life, too – so you’ll find our culture provides ongoing opportunities to grow (tuition assistance and in-house training), a work/life balance and a commitment to coaching that enables you to be the best you can be.

Cassia is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with over 200 years of experience caring for those in need. Our Mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. We take pride in providing compassionate care for our residents by embracing our eight values and service standards: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Stewardship, Unity, Respect and Collaboration.

At Cassia, you will be empowered to foster fullness of life for those we serve. Cassia will support your career goals and celebrate your passions. If you are seeking a career experience where you will have fun, be challenged, and recognized for your individuality, Cassia is the answer. I AM Cassia... Are You?

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Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.