Activities Therapy Assistant | PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking an Activities Therapy Assistant to conduct therapeutic group activities and support patient needs in the unit.

You will interview patients and families, monitor responses to services, document case records, and collaborate with the treatment team to develop appropriate interventions. Strong communication and emotional resilience are essential in this role, which involves liaison with community resources as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s preferred in psychology or social services.
• Experience working with functionally challenged individuals preferred.
• Crisis response training and CPR certification.
• Strong communication with patients, families and staff.
• Emotional stability and resilience; ability to adapt to change.
• Initiative and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, their families, & others to obtain leisure & developmental histories.
• Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas.
• When appropriate, obtains information from family members about patient in regard to past response to treatment or problem areas in work, custody, school, & leisure activities; reports significant information & recommendations to treatment team members.
• When appropriate, liaison with local community agencies to develop appropriate interventions based on patient needs.
• Participates in the patients' treatment planning & documents case records.
• Communicates abnormal variances of emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc) to appropriate staff.
• Provides emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, therapeutic & safe manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional stability

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in psychology or social services

Crisis Response Training

CPR certification

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• The Activities Therapy Assistant conducts group activities that are therapeutic and focused on patient needs.

SUPERVISION:

Reports directly to Activities Therapy Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Interviews patients, their families, & others to obtain leisure & developmental histories.


• Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas.


• When appropriate, obtains information from family members about patient in regard to past response to treatment or problem areas in work, custody, school, & leisure activities; reports significant information & recommendations to treatment team members.


• When appropriate, liaison with local community agencies to develop appropriate interventions based on patient needs.


• Participates in the patients' treatment planning & documents case records.


• Communicates abnormal variances of emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc) to appropriate staff.


• Provides emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, therapeutic & safe manner.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimal High School Diploma/GED; Prefer Bachelor's Degree (psych, social service field, etc.)


• Minimal 2+ Years Experience working with functionally challenged individuals if they do not meet the Educational Preference


• Crisis Response Training, CPR


• Ability to effectively communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.


• Requires emotional stability and resilience.


• Must be adaptable to change and demonstrate foresight.


• Ability to take initiative, be decisive, and project a professional demeanor.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing and walking.


• Bending, stooping, and lifting is minimal.


• The work environment may be physically confining.


• Visual acuity required for a variety of activities.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

"Experience Memorial" is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

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