North Mississippi Medical Center
Activities Assistant
North Mississippi Medical Center, Hamilton, Alabama, United States, 35570
Activities Assistant – Responsibilities
Assist the Activities Coordinator in planning, implementing, and evaluating program events, themes, schedules, and decorating the facility.
Drive the facility bus on activity outings, physician appointments, and other resident‑related events.
Serve in the role of a Certified Nursing Assistant daily (passes, sets up trays, assists residents with meals).
Serve in the role of CNA on facility outings.
Serve as a CNA during critical staffing shortages.
Maintain a neat and organized activity work area.
Deliver resident mail.
Manage petty cash for resident outings, spending, etc.
Resident Assessments
Support the initial and ongoing assessments of residents’ conditions and activity needs by advising and consulting with the Activities Coordinator.
Documentation
Maintain daily documentation of refrigerator/freezer temperature logs.
Document amount of food consumed by residents who dine in the dining room at meals that activity assistance is responsible for providing assistance.
Ensure the completion and accuracy of Activity Program records with daily entry in departmental charts, attendance logs, etc.
Document and schedule beauty salon service for residents.
Supplies / Materials
Organize, store, maintain, etc., the department’s supplies, materials, and equipment.
Maintain an active list of supplies needed for the facility beauty shop.
Requirements
Preferred to have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Prior successful work/volunteer experience, especially with geriatric/handicapped persons, is preferred.
CNA certification.
Knowledge and skill in serving adult populations, primarily geriatrics, is very important for successful performance in this position.
Above‑average communication skills are needed to enable the incumbent to be effective in this position.
Licenses
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Administrative
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Assist the Activities Coordinator in planning, implementing, and evaluating program events, themes, schedules, and decorating the facility.
Drive the facility bus on activity outings, physician appointments, and other resident‑related events.
Serve in the role of a Certified Nursing Assistant daily (passes, sets up trays, assists residents with meals).
Serve in the role of CNA on facility outings.
Serve as a CNA during critical staffing shortages.
Maintain a neat and organized activity work area.
Deliver resident mail.
Manage petty cash for resident outings, spending, etc.
Resident Assessments
Support the initial and ongoing assessments of residents’ conditions and activity needs by advising and consulting with the Activities Coordinator.
Documentation
Maintain daily documentation of refrigerator/freezer temperature logs.
Document amount of food consumed by residents who dine in the dining room at meals that activity assistance is responsible for providing assistance.
Ensure the completion and accuracy of Activity Program records with daily entry in departmental charts, attendance logs, etc.
Document and schedule beauty salon service for residents.
Supplies / Materials
Organize, store, maintain, etc., the department’s supplies, materials, and equipment.
Maintain an active list of supplies needed for the facility beauty shop.
Requirements
Preferred to have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Prior successful work/volunteer experience, especially with geriatric/handicapped persons, is preferred.
CNA certification.
Knowledge and skill in serving adult populations, primarily geriatrics, is very important for successful performance in this position.
Above‑average communication skills are needed to enable the incumbent to be effective in this position.
Licenses
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Administrative
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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