PRN Rehab Activity Assistant - Evenings & Weekends

Mercyhealth; Harvard, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - Harvard, IL seeks an Activity Assistant for the Long Term Care unit. This PRN role conducts activities assessments for new admissions and delivers a range of patient-centered activities in the evenings and weekends.

You will maintain a monthly activities calendar, collaborate with OT/PT/SLP and document participation in the flowsheet. A high school diploma and BLS within 90 days are required; EPIC EMR experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• EPIC EMR experience helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts activities assessments for all new admissions to the rehab unit.
• Provides activities including crafts, cooking, Wii, bingo and other options.
• Maintains a monthly calendar/schedule of activities.
• Seeks input and direction from rehab staff to provide patient-centered activities.
• Completes charting in flowsheet to document participation and tolerance to activity.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary rehab team.
• Most activities occur in evenings or on weekends.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Basic Word

Safety and Security

Motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - Harvard, IL seeks an Activity Assistant for the Long Term Care unit. This PRN role conducts activities assessments for new admissions and delivers a range of patient-centered activities in the evenings and weekends.

You will maintain a monthly activities calendar, collaborate with OT/PT/SLP and document participation in the flowsheet. A high school diploma and BLS within 90 days are required; EPIC EMR experience is helpful but not required.