Per Diem Day-Shift Activity & Engagement Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Coachella Valley Behavioral Health in Indio, CA seeks a Per Diem/PRN Activity Assistant for the Day Shift. The role involves leading recreational activities, guiding new patients, and documenting progress in medical records.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and healthcare recreation experience; an associate’s degree is preferred. First aid may be required by state or facility rules.

Qualifications

• 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 the patient population served by the facility also preferred.
• CPR certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 toward customers always.
• When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.

Skills

CPR Certification

De-escalation training

First aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Coachella Valley Behavioral Health in Indio, CA seeks a Per Diem/PRN Activity Assistant for the Day Shift. The role involves leading recreational activities, guiding new patients, and documenting progress in medical records.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and healthcare recreation experience; an associate’s degree is preferred. First aid may be required by state or facility rules.