Job Description
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 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. |
Qualifications
Education Education LevelEducation DetailsRequired/Preferred High School Diploma or GED Equivalentor equivalentRequired
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and CertificationsLicenses and Certifications DetailsTime FrameRequired/
Preferred CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationCompletes and maintains certificationUpon HireRequired
Work Experience Number of YearsWork Experience DetailsRequired/
Preferred Prior successful work and/or volunteer experience, especially with elderly/handicapped personsPreferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRequired/PreferredProficiencyMust complete competencies and performs as nursing assistant as assigned.Selection RequiredN/AMust exhibit above-average communications skills.Selection RequiredN/AMust utilize and care for equipment on nursing unit.Selection RequiredN/AMust meet continuing education requirements.Selection RequiredN/AMust maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide appropriate age specific care.Selection RequiredN/AMust be able to recognize changes in patient condition and report same.Selection RequiredN/AMust meet annual review requirements.Selection RequiredN/AMust be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, reports and/or document utilizing worksheets.Selection RequiredN/AMust carry secondary accountability for the success of the activity program, under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.Selection RequiredN/AMust supervise some of the volunteers as necessary.Selection RequiredN/AMust 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 RequiredN/AMust 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 RequiredN/AMust project positive image of the unit to all customers.Selection RequiredN/AMust promote harmony on unit and with other departments.Selection RequiredN/AMust demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.Selection RequiredN/AMust remain aware of cultural diversity and interact appropriately with patient, family and others.Selection RequiredN/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:
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and CertificationsLicenses and Certifications DetailsTime FrameRequired/
Preferred CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationCompletes and maintains certificationUpon HireRequired
Work Experience Number of YearsWork Experience DetailsRequired/
Preferred Prior successful work and/or volunteer experience, especially with elderly/handicapped personsPreferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRequired/PreferredProficiencyMust complete competencies and performs as nursing assistant as assigned.Selection RequiredN/AMust exhibit above-average communications skills.Selection RequiredN/AMust utilize and care for equipment on nursing unit.Selection RequiredN/AMust meet continuing education requirements.Selection RequiredN/AMust maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide appropriate age specific care.Selection RequiredN/AMust be able to recognize changes in patient condition and report same.Selection RequiredN/AMust meet annual review requirements.Selection RequiredN/AMust be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, reports and/or document utilizing worksheets.Selection RequiredN/AMust carry secondary accountability for the success of the activity program, under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.Selection RequiredN/AMust supervise some of the volunteers as necessary.Selection RequiredN/AMust 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 RequiredN/AMust 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 RequiredN/AMust project positive image of the unit to all customers.Selection RequiredN/AMust promote harmony on unit and with other departments.Selection RequiredN/AMust demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.Selection RequiredN/AMust remain aware of cultural diversity and interact appropriately with patient, family and others.Selection RequiredN/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:
Schedule
Day
About North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.
