Activities Coordinator - 36 Hours Weekly - Long Term Care

  • Essentia Health
  • Fosston, Minnesota
  • Full Time
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 peoples 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:

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.
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, were committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at .... Job Location: Essentia Living Center Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: 8:00 am / 4:30 pm Hours Per Pay Period: 72 Compensation Range: $15.79 - $23.69 / hour Union: FTE: 0.9 Weekends: Occasional Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
Job ID: 490859353
Originally Posted on: 8/27/2025

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