Activities Assistant | Full Time | Skilled Nursing at Hillsdale Hospital

Hillsdale Hospital•Hillsdale, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hillsdale Hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare community service, continued improvement, and respect for human life. We manage the health needs of our local community through compassionate and highly skilled care in our clean, safe, healing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required
BLS (offered at Hillsdale Hospital)
Excellent computer and communication skills
Familiarity with basic medical terminology
Demonstrated ability to participate in and conduct semi-active programs
Enthusiasm to work with physically disabled and elderly individuals
Ability to deal with patients, staff and guests with tact and professionalism
Ability to identify unfavorable symptoms such as fatigue and irritability

Responsibilities

Contributes to the design and development of recreational, social and therapeutic activities to meet the needs of residents in the long-term skilled nursing unit (e.g. games, crafts, music, exercise, bingo, and holiday events)
Decorates and prepares activity area
Adapts activities to meet residents' physical, cognitive and emotional abilities
Provide companionship and emotional support to residents
Assesses and documents residents' participation and responses to activities
Reports changes in residents' mood, behavior, or physical condition to nursing staff
Assists in maintaining activity calendars and records while supporting the Activities Coordinator in implementing monthly activity plans
Attends patient evaluation conferences and other meetings as necessary
Escorts residents to and from activities when required