Activity Assistant MUSC Mullins Nursing Center -

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing engaging patient activities across recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs. The role emphasizes independence, community interaction, and adherence to MUSC Health standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating facility-sponsored and individual activities, ensuring quality programs, and collaborating

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Geriatrics experience preferred.
• BLS certification required within 4 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate quality activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Chart patient progress and behavior descriptively.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Conduct in-room visits to patients unable or uninterested in group activities.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients and ensure safety during emergencies.
• Maintain dependable attendance and participate as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English; support compliance with policies.

Skills

Arts/Crafts/Music

Independent decision making

English literacy & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Activities Assistant assists the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient is met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MUSC Health's standards. Assists in providing, based on the comprehensive assessment and care plan and the preferences of each patient, an ongoing program to support patients in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community.

Position Summary

The Activities Assistant assists the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient is met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and MUSC Health's standards. Assists in providing, based on the comprehensive assessment and care plan and the preferences of each patient, an ongoing program to support patients in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community.

Working Conditions

• Attends and participates in continuing education programs
• Works in department as well as throughout facility
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
• Specific Requirements
• Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music is preferred
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of activities practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing activities functions in the post-acute care facility
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the activities department
• Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adherence to MUSC Health's polices and completes mandatory trainings and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Must be able to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education)
• Must be able to appropriately and descriptively chart patient progress and behavior
• Must be able to escort patients to and from activities
• Must be able to make regular in-room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs

Additional Job Description

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Credentials: Basic Life Support and MUSC Safety Care Training required within 4 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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