Full-Time Activity Coordinator — Patient & Family Engagement

Erlanger Health System; Fayetteville (AR); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vantage Point in Fayetteville, AR is hiring a Full-Time Activity Assistant to bring joy, energy, and engagement to patients and families through organized recreational activities. The role requires a high school diploma, with preferred associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field.

Responsibilities include leading activities, introducing patients to programs, documenting progress, ensuring safety, and maintaining a positive, empathetic approach while addressing patient needs and

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field

Description du poste

Vantage Point in Fayetteville, AR is hiring a Full-Time Activity Assistant to bring joy, energy, and engagement to patients and families through organized recreational activities. The role requires a high school diploma, with preferred associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field.

Responsibilities include leading activities, introducing patients to programs, documenting progress, ensuring safety, and maintaining a positive, empathetic approach while addressing patient needs and