Activities Assistant — Patient Engagement & Recreation

MUSC Health; Mullins (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for patients. You will ensure recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met in line with MUSC Health standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with both group and individual activities, charting patient progress, escorting patients, and contributing to a safe and caring environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Chart patient progress and behavior descriptively.
• Escort patients to and from activities; visit patients unable to participate in group activities.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients and maintain regular attendance.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team and follow policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MUSC Health is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for patients. You will ensure recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met in line with MUSC Health standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with both group and individual activities, charting patient progress, escorting patients, and contributing to a safe and caring environment.