Activities Assistant

Lifepoint Health®; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Springs in Georgetown, TX is seeking an Activities Assistant to support clinical, operational, and administrative tasks within a psychiatric care setting. You will lead activity groups and help patients engage in therapeutic activities.

Under the guidance of the Activity Therapist, you will document responses, adapt activities, and communicate progress to the care team to support individualized treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides activity groups.
• Documents the patient's response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate.
• Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups.
• Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution.
• Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when patient is not responding to the treatments.
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient's program.
• Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs.
• Provides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with approval of AT or AT lead.
• Contributes to maintenance of a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient.
• Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations.
• Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs.
• Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or equivalent

CPR certification

De-escalation certification

Job description

Title: Activities Assistant

Job Type: Full time, Friday- Tuesday

At Rock Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

As an Activities Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

Essential Functions

• Provides activity groups
• Documents the patient's response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
• Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups
• Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
• Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when patient is not responding to the treatments
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient's program
• Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
• Provides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with approval of AT or AT lead
• Contributes to maintain a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
• Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
• Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
• Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead

Additional Information

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

Qualifications And Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred.

Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

About Us

Rock Springs is located in Georgetown, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Rock Springs" is an Equal Opportunity Employer. "Rock Springs" is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.