Nursing Activities Assistant- Pontotoc

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JOB SUMMARY
The Nursing/Activities Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in providing support to the Activities Coordinator in planning and executing various programs and events for residents. They also serve as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) when needed, assisting with resident care and ensuring documentation accuracy. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with residents, families, volunteers, and other staff, fostering a positive and harmonious environment.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Activities Services:

• Assist the Activities Coordinator in planning, implementing, and evaluation the program’s events,.
• themes, schedules, decorating the facility.
• Drive facility van/bus on activity outings, to physician appointments, and other resident related events.
• Serves in the role of a certified nursing assistant daily (passes, sets up trays, assist residents with meals).
• Serves in the role of CNA on facility outings.
• Serves as a CNA in critical staffing shortages.
• Maintains a neat and organized activity work area.
• Deliver resident mail.
• Manages petty cash for resident outings, spending, etc.
  Resident Assessments:
• Supports the initial and ongoing assessments of residents conditions and activity needs by advising and consulting with the Activities Coordinator.
  Documentation:
• Ensures the completion and accuracy of Activity Program records with daily entrance in departmental charts, attendance logs, etc.
• Documentation and scheduling of beauty salon service for residents if needed.
  Supplies/Materials:
• Organizes, stores, maintains, etc. , the department supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Maintains an active list of supplies needed for facility beauty shop.
  QUALIFICATIONS
  Education
• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• License+ Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Certified Nurse Assistant and Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher