Activity Assistant

Acadia Healthcare; Fayetteville (AR); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 23.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Vantage Point is seeking a PRN Activity Assistant in Fayetteville, AR to organize and lead recreational activities for patients and their families. Potential to grow into a full-time role, with pay ranging from $14.50 to $16.50 per hour.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for an Associate's degree in activity therapy or related field. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required, and First aid may be required depending on state/facility.

Formación

• Experience in recreation/activities in healthcare settings is beneficial.
• Ability to engage patients and families in group and individual activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families.
• Serve as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation.
• Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels.
• Document activity interventions and patient progress in the medical record per facility documentation requirements.
• Seek supervision and support when complications arise in dealing with a patient either in an individual or group setting.
• Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Conocimientos

Patient engagement

Activity planning

Communication skills

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Join Our Team at Vantage Point!We're looking for a PRN Activity Assistant who loves bringing joy, energy, and engagement to others. Potential to grow into a Full-Time position!$14.50 - $16.50/hour

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing individual and group activities/recreation within the facility.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families.
• Serve as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation.
• Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels.
• Document activity interventions and patient progress in the medical record per facility documentation requirements.
• Seek supervision and support when complications arise in dealing with a patient either in an individual or group setting.

• Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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