Activity Assistant- PRN Days

Acadia Healthcare; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Job summary

TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking an Activity Assistant - PRN Days to support music, art, or recreation programs for behavioral health patients. The role offers an hourly rate of $22.00 and involves assisting with planning, organizing, and directing activities in inpatient/outpatient settings.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training provided).
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and promote recreational activities for patients and families.
• Introduce new patients to programs and encourage participation.
• Explain activity rules and instruct participants of varying skill levels.
• Document patient progress in medical records per facility requirements.
• Seek supervision when needed in individual or group settings.
• Enforce safety rules and modify activities for group needs.
• Set up equipment for recreational activities and maintain a professional attitude.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field

Job description

Overview

Activity Assistant - PRN Days

Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour

Join our team as an Activity Assistant at TrustPoint Hospital! This includes Music, Art, or Recreation.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community through compassion, this position is right for you!

TrustPoint Hospital is a 217-bed, state-of-the-art treatment center providing comprehensive medical and psychiatric services on both inpatient and outpatient bases. We deliver exceptional care to patients needing acute physical medicine and rehabilitation, adult, adolescent, geriatric psychiatry, and medical psychiatry.

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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