Activity Aide

About Northern Montana Hospital

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.

Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:

• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Urology
• Radiation Oncology
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology
• Optometry

About the role

The Activity Aide provides group and individual activities that meet the need(s) of facility residents. They will assist in planning activities; assists residents by leading and participating in activities and programs; encourage residents to participate in activities; conduct 1:1 activities with residents unable to participate in groups. They will report changes to residents’ physical/emotional status to Activity Coordinator or nursing staff. As well as help clean, store and maintain equipment and supplies; assist with volunteer orientation and supervision; accompany residents to functions within the community; assess and refer signs/symptoms of abuse; complete initial assessments within timeframe designated by policy and regulations; documents activities offered to residents and their participation therein; charts residents’ progress or changes in participation; responds to immediate resident needs; provide safe environment for residents, perform as resource for nursing staff; have knowledge of all dietary requirements for all residents; assist with feeding residents; perform personal shopping for residents, drive Activity bus or van as needed.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Able to read and follow moderately detailed instructions.
• Able to write/print legibly.
• Interest in arts/crafts preferred.
• Able to communicate verbally in clear, cheerful tone.
• Valid Montana Driver’s License.
• Licensed MT Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.)

Health, dental, life, disability and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b options.

Starting pay range varies based on experience up to 10 years.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.

NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.