Activities Assistant-Psychiatry Unit
North Mississippi Medical Center —Tupelo, MS
- PRN
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- Inpatient
Nursing Activities Assistant- Pontotoc
North Mississippi Medical Center —Pontotoc, MS
- Full-time
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance

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Activities Assistant-Psychiatry Unit

North Mississippi Medical Center -
Tupelo, MS

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Job Details

Qualifications

Collaborate with healthcare professionals
CPR Certification
Patient progress tracking
Care documentation
High school diploma or GED
Cultural competency
Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Patient interaction

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Activities Assistant-Psychiatry Unit

Job ID: 000GB1

Tupelo

Administrative Support - BH INPATIENT COUNSELING

PRN - Day

Posting 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.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Activities Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for supporting the activity program under the guidance of the nursing team and Occupational Therapist(s) to provide high quality and efficient patient care. This includes delivering personal care to patients and collaborating to plan, implement, and assess programming and patient conditions. This role operates under the supervision of nursing and Occupational Therapy providers and engages strong organizational and communication skills to manage area supplies and equipment, maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation, and interface effectively and professionally with staff and patients to support provision of a high quality patient experience.

| **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | - | Patient Care: * Performs assigned tasks as appropriate under the supervision of a nurse. * Performs personal care skills following classroom instruction and/or competency validation. Documentation: * Documents as appropriate in computer system. Activities of Daily Living: * Performs assigned tasks as appropriate to meet personal needs and comfort of patients. Activity Services: * Assists the Occupational Therapist in planning, implementing, and evaluating the program’s events, themes, schedules, etc. Resident Assessments: * Supports the initial and ongoing assessment of residents’ conditions and activity needs by advising and consulting with the Occupational Therapist. Supplies/Materials: * Organizes, stores, maintains, etc., the department’s supplies, materials, and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level

Education Details

Required/Preferred

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

or equivalent

Required

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses and Certifications Details

Time Frame

Required/
Preferred

CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

Completes and maintains certification

Upon Hire

Required

Work Experience

Number of Years

Work Experience Details

Required/
Preferred

Prior successful work and/or volunteer experience, especially with elderly/handicapped persons

Preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required/Preferred

Proficiency

Must complete competencies and performs as nursing assistant as assigned.

Selection Required

N/A

Must exhibit above-average communications skills.

Selection Required

N/A

Must utilize and care for equipment on nursing unit.

Selection Required

N/A

Must meet continuing education requirements.

Selection Required

N/A

Must maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide appropriate age specific care.

Selection Required

N/A

Must be able to recognize changes in patient condition and report same.

Selection Required

N/A

Must meet annual review requirements.

Selection Required

N/A

Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, reports and/or document utilizing worksheets.

Selection Required

N/A

Must carry secondary accountability for the success of the activity program, under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Selection Required

N/A

Must supervise some of the volunteers as necessary.

Selection Required

N/A

Must utilize creativity and resourcefulness as critical performance characteristics in this position, especially in the area of one-to-one activities with room-bound residents.

Selection Required

N/A

Must 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.

Selection Required

N/A

Must project positive image of the unit to all customers.

Selection Required

N/A

Must promote harmony on unit and with other departments.

Selection Required

N/A

Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

Selection Required

N/A

Must remain aware of cultural diversity and interact appropriately with patient, family and others.

Selection Required

N/A

**SCOPE**
**Freedom To Act:**
**Problem Solving:**
**Impact:**
**Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility:

Requirements

No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher

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