Activities Assistant

Job Description: This is a multipurpose position in which duties range from carrying out basic patient care tasks to performing a variety of operational activities for the department. As directed, the Activities Assistant provides engaging and effective activities and instructs patients in activities and techniques designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs. Job Specifics: ​​ Employment Type: Full-time/ 40 hours per week Location: Holy Rosary Hospital Benefits Eligible: Yes - Learn more about our benefits here Invest in your future with us . Employees receive a $5,250 annual education benefit to advance their skills and education. Find out why people love working at Intermountain Health: Learn more Essential Functions Provides resident activities programs as well as direct resident care within the scope of your certification, training, and meeting regulations. Promotes activities and encourages participation. Suggests activity changes or modifications to meet the specific needs and abilities of individual participants. Uses proper infection control policies- Accompany patients to activities and functions Accurately and efficiently documents work- Continually expanding knowledge Helps improve facility and safety programs- Communicates compassionately and effectively with patients, families and staff. Participates in quality assurance program for the activity department. Skills Patient/Resident care Organizing meetings Communication Performance Improvement Safety Programs Coordinating the work of others Relationship building Customer service mindset Departmental operational functions High school diploma or equivalent Current, valid MT Driver’s license and proof of insurability Current BLS certification by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Montana or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Ability to pass safe driving session conducted by facility maintenance manager. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in a long term care facility. Prior experience working with patients with limited abilities. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location: Holy Rosary Hospital Work City: Miles City Work State: Montana Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $17.68 - $22.98 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits pack ... (truncated, view full listing at source)