Activities Assistant-Psychiatry Unit

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an Activities Assistant to support the activity program under nursing and Occupational Therapy oversight. You will help provide high-quality patient care, assist with daily living tasks, and contribute to planning and evaluating events and activities that enhance patient well-being.

Under supervision, you will document in the patient system, manage supplies, and communicate effectively with staff and residents to ensure a compassionate and engaging patient

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care or activities setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned tasks as appropriate under the supervision of a nurse.
• Documents as appropriate in computer system.
• Performs assigned tasks as appropriate to meet personal needs and comfort of patients.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in planning, implementing, and evaluating the program’s events, themes, schedules, etc.
• Supports the initial and ongoing assessment of residents’ conditions and activity needs by advising and consulting with the Occupational Therapist.
• Organizes, stores, maintains, etc., the department’s supplies, materials, and equipment.

Job description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

JOB SUMMARY

The Activities Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for supporting the activity program under the guidance of the nursing team and Occupational Therapist(s) to provide high quality and efficient patient care. This includes delivering personal care to patients and collaborating to plan, implement, and assess programming and patient conditions. This role operates under the supervision of nursing and Occupational Therapy providers and engages strong organizational and communication skills to manage area supplies and equipment, maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation, and interface effectively and professionally with staff and patients to support provision of a high quality patient experience.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Patient Care

• Performs assigned tasks as appropriate under the supervision of a nurse.
• Performs personal care skills following classroom instruction and/or competency validation.

Documentation

• Documents as appropriate in computer system.

Activities of Daily Living

• Performs assigned tasks as appropriate to meet personal needs and comfort of patients.

Activity Services

• Assists the Occupational Therapist in planning, implementing, and evaluating the program’s events, themes, schedules, etc.

Resident Assessments

• Supports the initial and ongoing assessment of residents’ conditions and activity needs by advising and consulting with the Occupational Therapist.

Supplies/Materials

• Organizes, stores, maintains, etc., the department’s supplies, materials, and equipment.