Assistant- Nursing & Activities

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Oklahoma

On-site

USD 23,000 - 34,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nursing/Activities Assistant to support the Activities Coordinator in planning and executing programs for residents. The role includes CNA duties, assisting with meals, and ensuring accurate documentation, with emphasis on communication and teamwork.

The position requires engaging with residents, families, volunteers, and staff to promote a positive, harmonious environment and to adapt activities for age-related needs and care plans.

Qualifications

Knowledge and skill in serving adult populations, primarily geriatrics.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain documentation and records accurately.
Willingness to perform CNA duties when needed.
Capable of prioritizing tasks in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Activities Coordinator in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and events for residents.
Serve as a CNA during staffing shortages or for resident care.
Drive the facility van/bus for outings and appointments.
Maintain neat, organized activity area and manage petty cash for outings.
Document activity records, schedules, and care activities.
Coordinate beauty salon services for residents when needed.

Skills

Adult care/geriatrics

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Continued education

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Job 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.

Department: 42109500 Administration ECF

The Nursing/Activities Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in providing support to the Activities Coordinator in planning and executing various programs and events for residents. They also serve as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) when needed, assisting with resident care and ensuring documentation accuracy. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with residents, families, volunteers, and other staff, fostering a positive and harmonious environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Activities Services:

Assist the Activities Coordinator in planning, implementing, and evaluation the program's events,.
themes, schedules, decorating the facility.
Drive facility van/bus on activity outings, to physician appointments, and other resident related events.
Serves in the role of a certified nursing assistant daily (passes, sets up trays, assist residents with meals).
Serves in the role of CNA on facility outings.
Serves as a CNA in critical staffing shortages.
Maintains a neat and organized activity work area.
Deliver resident mail.
Manages petty cash for resident outings, spending, etc.

Resident Assessments:

Supports the initial and ongoing assessments of residents conditions and activity needs by advising and consulting with the Activities Coordinator.

Documentation:

Ensures the completion and accuracy of Activity Program records with daily entrance in departmental charts, attendance logs, etc.
Documentation and scheduling of beauty salon service for residents if needed.

Supplies/Materials:

Organizes, stores, maintains, etc. , the department supplies, materials, and equipment.
Maintains an active list of supplies needed for facility beauty shop.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and skill in serving adult populations, primarily geriatrics is very
Important for successful performance in this position
Above average communication skills are needed to enable the incumbent to be effective in this position.
Utilizes and cares for equipment on nursing unit as needed.
Must meet continuing education requirements
Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide appropriate age specific care.
Must be able to recognize changes in patient condition and report same.
Meets annual review requirements.
Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, reports and/or document utilizing worksheets.
The incumbent carries secondary accountability for the success of the activity program,under the supervision of the Activities Coordinator. Creativity and
resourcefulness are critical performance characteristics in this position, especially in the area of one-to-one activities with room-bound residents.
The incumbent will be in constant contact with residents, families, volunteers, and other staff, and therefore will need acceptable skills in communication to be effective.
Friendliness and optimism are very desirable performance traits in this position.
Required to project positive image of the unit to all customers.
Promotes harmony on unit and with other departments.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
Aware of cultural diversity and interacts appropriately with patient, family and others.

Physical Demands