ACTIVITY AIDE- Per Diem/As Needed

Universal Health Services; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

The BridgeWay in North Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking an Activity Specialist to support its recreational therapy program on a per diem/as-needed basis. You will help patients develop and enjoy a structured leisure lifestyle through guided activities, assessments, and friendly interactions with staff.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or related field, and current CPI/CPR certifications, with a valid Arkansas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or related field or equivalent experience.
• Current CPI and CPR certifications, or must obtain within 2 weeks of hire, offered onsite.

Responsibilities

• Follow the coordinated and developed comprehensive recreation program for patients.
• Assist patients with developing, maintaining, and expressing an appropriate leisure lifestyle.
• Position is per diem/as needed.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation process

Conduct activity groups

Verbal and written communication

Empathetic patient interaction

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Assess and document progress

Education

Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy or related field

Current Arkansas Driver’s License

CPI Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

For 40 years The BridgeWay has been connecting with communities throughout Arkansas and beyond. The BridgeWay offers a continuum of services designed to help children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing behavioral, emotional or addictive problems that can lead to fractured lives. Our team of professionals includes board-certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrists, licensed clinical therapists, nurses and mental health associates who are here to help people reconnect with their families, friends and employers so that they may lead productive lives. Tucked within the wooded hills of Central Arkansas, The BridgeWay is just moments away from the major highways that unite Arkansans throughout the state. Founded in 1983 and accredited by The Joint Commission, our quiet campus has retained much of the cozy charm and character that existed then.

The Activity Specialistwill follow the coordinated and developed comprehensive recreation program, including assisting patients with developing, maintaining, and expressing an appropriate leisure lifestyle.

Position is per diem/as needed

The BridgeWay is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Licenses or Certifications:

• Current Arkansas Driver’s License.
• Current CPI and CPR certifications, or must obtain within 2 weeks of hire, offered onsite.

Total education, vocational training and experience:

• Graduate of an accredited program with a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or related field or equivalent experience.
• Competency in Activity Specialist duties and skills completed onsite.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Working knowledge and experience with therapeutic recreation activity process, including conducting activity groups.
2. Must have the visual acuity to identify, instruct, and evaluate patient’s skills, affect, needs, safety, and progress.
3. Excellent verbal and written skills are required to communicate and interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, hospital staff, and the public.
4. Must be able to work with patients, families, physicians, and staff in a professional and empathetic manner.
5. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
6. Ability to recognized the effect activities are having on patients and communicate concerns and/or positive progress towards goals to RT/Treatment staff personnel.

EEO Statement

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