Psychiatry Unit Activities Assistant - Enhance Patient Care

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

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