Activity Assistant: Pool 2 - Inpatient

Rogers Behavioral Health; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee share program

Life/disability insurance

Flex spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Rogers Behavioral Health in Wisconsin seeks an Experiential Therapy Specialist to plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups for patients/residents. Responsibilities include organizing activities like yoga (certified), arts and crafts, games, and fitness while maintaining safety and professional standards.

You will conduct groups, document sessions, and collaborate with the care team, with required degree and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license; driving record approval may be required.
• CPR certification required within 30 days; annual re-certification; aggressive patient management training within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups including stretching, fitness, games, yoga, arts and crafts.
• Conduct groups as scheduled and coordinate activities to meet patient/resident interests.
• Complete documentation for patient groups.
• Maintain the safety and equipment standards of the Experiential Therapy department.
• Attend in-services and meetings; meet with manager for clinical guidance and program evaluation.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Therapeutic rapport

Group facilitation

Documentation

Patient safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation/arts/music/dance

Tools

CPR certification

Professional Rescue certification

Job description

Summary: Plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups. These include, but are not limited to stretching, fitness, games, yoga (with certification), sports, and arts and crafts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct self in a professional manner.

• Display leadership and positive role-modeling with patients and residents.
• Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties of the job.
• Display professionalism in all aspects of the position including presenting with a professional image i.e. attire, grooming and presentation.
• Promote positive, team-oriented approach to patient/resident care. Maintain a supportive and collaborative environment with all disciplines.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful demeanor. Attempt to resolve individual issues in a positive, calm and solution focused manner.
• Identify concerns and provide input for resolution.
• Comply with Rogers Behavioral Health Policies and Procedures

Participates in Rogers Operating System

• Develop an understanding of the ROS process.
• Apply the ROS model to department functions.
• Identify ROS concerns throughout the system.

Programming

• Conduct groups, as scheduled.
• Coordinate programming to meet patient/resident interests.
• Complete documentation for patient groups.
• Maintain the safety and equipment standards of the Experiential Therapy department.
• Be flexible with work assignments including schedule changes and program additions.

Patient/Resident skills

• Demonstrate knowledge of intervention strategies and utilize redirection when necessary to maintain patient/resident safety.
• Monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene appropriately, using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures possible.
• Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships

Staff Requirements

• Attend mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. Be responsible for educational and related regulatory requirements.
• Complete required orientation competencies and training within the Experiential Therapy department and hospital-wide.
• Attend Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings, as required.
• Meet with manager of Experiential Therapy department regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation, and problem reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field including, but not limited to art, music, dance and recreation/fitness preferred.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license. May be required to have driving record approved by Rogers Memorial Hospital's insurance carrier.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification is required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification.
• Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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