Pathway to ASPIRE Assistant-Part Time

Bethany Children's Health Center; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethany Children’s Health Center is seeking an ASPIRE Assistant to support adapted sports, recreation, and exercise programs for individuals of all abilities. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate engaging, patient-centered activities for inpatients, outpatients and community participants.

The role involves assisting with group activities, coordinating events, documenting participation in the EMR, and ensuring safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities preferred; experience with sports, recreation, arts, camps, or community programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and facilitation of adapted sports, recreation, exercise, and personal interest groups.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to plan and deliver group activities and events for inpatient, outpatient, and community participants.
• Monitor participant progress and document participation and outcomes in the EMR system.
• Support participant transportation and safety, ensuring a welcoming and therapeutic environment.
• Assist with daily ARFAC operations, including equipment, store support, inventory, sanitation, and pool safety checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Disability awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008

Job Shift: Direct Patient Care

The Pathway to ASPIRE Assistant (Adapted Sports, Personal Interests, Recreation and Exercise) role supports the Adapted Recreation and Fine Arts Complex team through assisting with implementation of engaging, patient-centered groups and events focused on adapted sports, recreation, and exercise for individuals with all abilities. Working closely with interdisciplinary staff, this role will help facilitate activities, provide direct support to patients and community individuals, ensuring a safe and encouraging environment, and adapted programming to meet diverse needs.

Schedule:
Monday- Friday 9:00am- 12:00pm and Saturday 7:30am-12:30pm
OR
Tuesday, Thursday 2:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 10:00am-3:00pm Saturday 7:30am-12:30pm

Duty

• Assist with the implementation and facilitation of adapted sports, recreation, exercise, and personal interest groups, providing hands-on support to participants and promoting engagement, inclusion, and a positive experience for individuals of all abilities. (40%)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to plan, coordinate, and deliver group activities and special events for inpatient, outpatient, and community participants, including evening and weekend programming. (20%)
• Monitor participant progress, communicate individual needs with the care team, and document group participation and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR) system. (15%)
• Support participant transportation and safety by assisting with timely movement to and from activities and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment. (10%)
• Assist with daily ARFAC operations, including maintaining equipment and supplies, supporting the Bethany Children's Store, performing inventory and sanitation tasks, conducting pool maintenance and safety checks, and completing miscellaneous projects as assigned. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Previous or current experience working, volunteering, interning, or participating in programs serving individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Additionally, experience assisting with sports, recreation, fitness, arts, camps, or community programs preferred.

License/Certification/Credential:

• N/A

About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.**