0000 Facility - Activity Assistant

Acadia Healthcare; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Recreation Activities professional to plan, organize, and direct patient recreation programs within a healthcare facility. You will lead activities, welcome new patients, explain programs, and encourage participation while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate’s degree preferred), CPR certification, and experience in healthcare recreation. First aid may be required based on state or facility policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
• Experience in recreation in a healthcare setting preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families.
• Serve as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation.
• Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels.
• Document activity interventions and patient progress in the medical record per facility documentation requirements.
• Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Organize and set up the equipment used in recreational activities.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers; address complaints and prioritize patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Documentation

Patient-focused care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field

Job description

Purpose Statement

Assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing individual and group activities/recreation within the facility.

Essential Functions

• Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families.
• Serve as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation.
• Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels.
• Document activity interventions and patient progress in the medical record per facility documentation requirements.
• Seek supervision and support when complications arise in dealing with a patient either in an individual or group setting.
• Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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