Activity Assistant PRN

Acadia Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in El Paso, TX seeks a Recreation/Activity Therapist to organize and lead patient recreation programs within the facility. You will educate patients and families about available activities, promote participation, and ensure safety and compliance with program rules.

You will document patient progress in medical records and collaborate with staff to tailor activities to individual needs, addressing concerns and ensuring a positive, therapeutic environment for all participants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in recreation in healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and promote recreational activities for patients and families.
• Serve as a resource for new patients and explain programs to encourage participation.
• Explain rules and instruct participants at varying skill levels.
• Document activity interventions and patient progress in medical records.
• Maintain safety rules and adapt activities to group needs.

Skills

Patient engagement

Group facilitation

Documentation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field

Job description

Overview

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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