Activities Assistant, PRN

Rainier Springs; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Wellness programs

Career Growth

Job summary

Rainier Springs in Washington is seeking an Activity Therapist, Inpatient, per diem, to support clinical, operational and patient engagement goals within the inpatient program.

You will lead activity groups, document patient responses, coordinate with the Activity Therapist lead, and adapt activities to age and treatment plans. Strong communication with nursing staff and CPR/De-escalation requirements are essential. The role offers varied shifts within Lifepoint Health’s network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy preferred.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in psychiatric health care facility and with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports department with clinical, operational and administrative responsibilities.
• Provides activity groups and documents patient responses.
• Documents and adjusts interventions if patients miss groups.
• Conducts activities per protocol and coordinates with Activity Therapist lead.
• Maintains communication with Activity Therapist and nursing staff to support treatment goals.

Skills

Activity groups

Documentation

Interventions

Communication with AT

Program quality

Age-focused activities

Treatment planning feedback

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Rainier Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activity Therapist, Inpatient joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Schedule: Per Diem

Rainier Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activity Therapist, Inpatient 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

An Activities Assistant who excels in this role: 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

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

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

Hourly range: $20.32-$25.10 per hour.

If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington's pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov

EEOC Statement

Rainier Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rainier 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.