Inpatient Activities Aide - Therapy & Patient Care

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an Activities Assistant to support the activity program under nursing and OT guidance, delivering personal care and collaborating to plan, implement, and assess programming for patients. You will help manage supplies, maintain documentation, and communicate professionally with staff and patients to ensure a high-quality experience.

Key responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, documenting in the system, and supporting the activity

Qualifications

• Must complete competencies and perform as nursing assistant as assigned.
• Must exhibit above-average communications skills.
• Must maintain knowledge/resources to provide age-specific care.
• Must prioritize patient care and document using worksheets.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Perform assigned tasks under nurse supervision.
• Documentation: Document in computer system as appropriate.
• Activities of Daily Living: Meet personal needs and comfort of patients.
• Activity Services: Assist Occupational Therapist in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.

Skills

Nursing assistant

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Equipment care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an Activities Assistant to support the activity program under nursing and OT guidance, delivering personal care and collaborating to plan, implement, and assess programming for patients. You will help manage supplies, maintain documentation, and communicate professionally with staff and patients to ensure a high-quality experience.

Key responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, documenting in the system, and supporting the activity