Activities Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: 

Qualification standards for employment as Activities Assistant at Miller Nursing Home have been carefully evaluated using job performance standards that are consistent with equal employment opportunity for all people applying for or holding this position.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• In the interest of the welfare of residents at Miller Nursing home and patients at Miller County Hospital. The Activities Director’s Assistant will have a minimum educational background of holding a high school diploma or GED equivalency, with preference to applicants with higher education in related subjects. Preference is given for certification in a related field.
• CPR Certification

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

GENERAL SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Have near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.
• Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Have good eye-hand foot coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
• Continuously within shift (67-100%): Standing, Walking.
• Frequently within shift (34-66%): Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance.
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder.

MISSION STATEMENT:

QUALITY HEALTHCARE: 

• In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Be responsible for planning developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the activity programs of the facility. Includes Miller County Hospital.
• Interview residents/patients and families to determine each person’s spiritual, social, recreational and emotional needs and interests.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, charge slips, ordering of necessary materials, supplies, regulated activity records or others as directed. Document in EHR of hospital weekly.
• Organize, schedule and supervise activities according to the interest express by residents/patients.
• Supervise volunteers, families, community agencies, to develop and maximize the activity program for residents/patients
• Encourage resident/patient assistance with and participation in scheduled activities.
• Establish and maintain community involvement and create a home-like atmosphere for residents/patients.
• Document observations and plans of action in appropriate records,
• Participate in care plan meetings at Swingbed program of Hospital.
• Prepare or delegate the preparation of food/beverages for residents’/patients’ events as appropriate.
• Maintain a list of residents/patients whose major activity is one-to-one visiting.
• Plan and prepare monthly calendar and exhibit bulletin boards.
• Plan bed side/in room activities.
• Submit community social media or newspaper communications as approved.
• Daily rounds of patients at hospital, meeting needs as they occur.
• Make routine rounds of facility to ensure resident activity needs are being met.
• Swing bed participation is required.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Follows Code of Conduct policy.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission statement of the organization.

GUEST RELATIONS STANDARDS:

(All guest relation violations are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination):

• Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer.
• Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner.
• Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers.
• Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments.
• Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers.

OTHER:

• Responsibility to Report: It is the responsibility of every employee of HAMC to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures. Every employee is help accountable to participate in, comply with and report concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected.
• As an employee of HAMC, you have been granted user access to applicable ePHI systems based on your position.
• This user or role-based access is intended to give you the minimum necessary access to perform your job function(s) only and should be used only as applicable.

OTHER DUITIES:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.