Activity Aide Coord. FT Behavior

Universal Health Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in the United States seeks a qualified activities therapist to plan, organize, and direct medically approved activity programs for behavioral health patients. You will coordinate activities like sports, drama, games, and arts and crafts to foster social skills and confidence in group settings.

Responsibilities include instructing relaxation techniques and exercises, preparing progress reports, and potentially training other team members in activity therapy, while

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the English language.
• Computer literacy; familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Willingness to cross-train in other areas.
• Experience or training in providing structured activities.
• Commitment to compliance and Code of Conduct, attendance at required training, and reporting suspected issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct medically approved activity programs for patients.
• Organize activities such as sports, dramatics, games and arts and crafts to build interpersonal relationships and social participation.
• Instruct patients in relaxation techniques, calisthenics and group exercises.
• Prepare progress charts and reports for medical staff and treatment team.
• May supervise and train other staff in activity therapy and across disciplines.

Skills

English language

Computer literacy

Cross train willingness

Structured activities experience

Education

High School diploma, GED or higher education

Current CPR

CPR certification per AHA Healthcare Provider program

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, and directs medically approved activity programs for patients in the behavioral health setting: Directs and organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games, and arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities. Regulates content of program in accordance with patients' capabilities, needs and interests. Instructs patients in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, concentration, and other activities, to reduce stress and tension. Instructs patients in calisthenics, stretching and limbering exercises, and individual and group sports. Counsels and encourages patients to develop leisure activities. Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team, reflecting patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression. May supervise and conduct in-service training of other staff members, review their assessments and program goals, and consult with them on selected cases. May train other members of the interdisciplinary team in techniques of activity therapy.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have good knowledge of the English language.

2. Must be computer literate. Prefer experience with Microsoft Office products or similar product.

3. Willingness to cross train in other areas

4. Previous experience or training in providing structured activities.

5. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1. High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.

2. Current CPR

3. Must have and maintain current CPR certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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