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Activities Aide Nursing Assistant
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Lisbon, ND, 58054
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 17.28-24.41 HOUR
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy engaging with people and fostering a joyful environment? CHI Lisbon Health is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Activities Aide to join our dedicated Recreational Therapy team!
As an Activities Aide at CHI Lisbon Health, you will play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life for our patients of all ages. Under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse, you will assist in the planning and implementation of therapeutic activities, providing engaging experiences that promote physical, mental, and emotional health.
What You'll Do:
- Assist in Recreational Therapy: Facilitate and lead a variety of activities for patients, including but not limited to, crafts, games, music, exercises, and social events.
- Patient Engagement: Encourage patient participation, adapt activities to individual needs and abilities, and foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
- Basic Nursing & Personal Care: Provide essential support to patients, which may include assisting with mobility, feeding, personal hygiene, and other basic care tasks as directed.
- Maintain a Safe & Clean Environment: Ensure activity areas are clean, organized, and safe for all patients, adhering to all health and safety protocols.
- Documentation: Assist with basic documentation related to patient participation and activity observations as required.
- Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the Recreational Therapist, Charge Nurse, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Professionalism: Maintain a professional and empathetic demeanor with patients, families, and staff at all times.
Minimum Qualifications:
- The ability to evaluate patient’s status, prioritize, organize own workload.
- The ability to deal tactfully with all internal and external customers.
- The ability to be flexible and work harmoniously with co-workers, patient’s and families.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred or must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
CHI Lisbon Health is a 20 bed Critical Access Hospital with a 24 hour Emergency Level V Trauma Center. CHI Lisbon Health is part of a larger family of quality healthcare facilities, CommonSpirit Health. We believe in treating you close to home, just like family. Let us take care of all of your needs, like we have been doing for over 60 years….Because We Care.
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Frequently asked questions
An Activities Aide Nursing Assistant fosters mental and emotional well-being by organizing therapeutic activities tailored to patient needs, which can significantly enhance recovery outcomes in nursing homes through increased engagement and physical movement.
Key skills include adaptability to diverse patient needs, effective communication, and a compassionate approach. In Lisbon's close-knit community hospitals, these traits ensure seamless collaboration with nurses and patients, enhancing care quality.
Limited resources and a smaller staff mean Activities Aides often juggle multiple roles, requiring versatility and proactive problem-solving to maintain safe, stimulating environments while supporting nursing teams effectively.
While Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is commonly preferred or required, Lisbon healthcare employers may also value experience with geriatric or critical access hospital settings due to the region's patient demographics.
Lisbon's smaller population and critical access hospital environment mean fewer openings but also less competition than urban centers, offering strong job stability for qualified aides familiar with the local healthcare landscape.
In Lisbon, ND, Activities Aide Nursing Assistants typically earn between $13 and $17 per hour, slightly below the national average, reflecting regional cost of living and hospital size, but competitive within local healthcare job markets.
CHI emphasizes continuous learning by encouraging certification attainment, cross-training with nursing teams, and providing mentorship, fostering a supportive environment that enhances career development for Activities Aides.
Catholic Health Initiatives combines community-focused care with a family-like culture, offering personalized patient engagement opportunities and collaborative teamwork that distinguish its environment from large corporate healthcare systems.
Yes, the role offers valuable hands-on experience with patient care and therapeutic activities, serving as a stepping stone for further certifications or education in nursing, recreational therapy, or healthcare administration.
Expect to lead recreational activities, assist with basic nursing care such as mobility support and hygiene, maintain clean activity spaces, document patient engagement, and collaborate closely with nurses and therapists to enhance patient wellbeing.