Activities Assistant PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking an Activities Assistant in Georgetown, Texas. In this role, you will support patients through activity groups and assist with their therapeutic needs. You will be responsible for documentation and maintaining communication with the Activity Therapist to ensure quality programming.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma/GED, experience in psychiatric healthcare, and the ability to provide appropriate patient activities according to treatment plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support department with clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.
• Provide activity groups and document patient's response.
• Maintain communication with Activity Therapist.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient Engagement

Therapeutic Intervention

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or equivalent

Job description

Title: Activities Assistant

Job Type: PRN

As an Activities Assistant, you support the department with clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. You will serve patients through activity groups, documentation, and communication with the Activity Therapist.

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

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.

Additional Information

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

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.