Activity Assistant

at Mercy Health Corporation (Mercyhealth) in Harvard, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

* This position is every Sunday plus some weekday coverage to cover for vacations
Conducts activities assessments to determine patients' interests and desired activities while patients are on the Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, and provides those activities as appropriate.
Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts activities assessments on all new admissions to the Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
Provides activities including but not limited to crafts, cooking, Wii, bingo, etc.
Maintains a monthly calendar/schedule of activities provided.
Seeks input and direction from OT/PT/SLP staff to provide patient centered activities.
Completes computer charting in flowsheet format to document participation and tolerance to activity.
Communicates with interdisciplinary rehab team including physiatrist.
Most activities are provided in the evenings or on weekends.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certification and Licensure
BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Skills and Abilities
Problem Solving - Indentifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers information and reports as appropriate.

Technical Skills - Some experience with crafts, cooking, and other leisure activities.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Motivation - Self-directed in daily work routine; remains productive during work hours; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ready to start shift.

Basic Word computer skills, EPIC EMR experience helpful but not required

Special Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to handle or feel, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities of this fob include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus

Level of Supervision
N/A

Supervises
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.