PRN Activity Assistant - Patient Recreation & Therapy

HCA Healthcare; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Paid time off

Job summary

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas is seeking an Activity Assistant PRN to support activity therapy under the direction of the Clinical Director. You will help run groups for psychiatric and rehab patients and assist with therapy sessions on and off the unit.

You will encourage patient participation, maintain safe activity spaces, and document interventions and outcomes in the chart, contributing to a patient-centered care environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Degree or coursework in music, art or recreation preferred but not required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with psychiatric, physical rehabilitation or medical patients.
• Preferred previous recreation experience with an emphasis on groups.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Clinical Director and implement general recreation activities with guidance from the Activity therapist.
• Assist with Activity Therapy groups and activities on and off the acute unit.
• Encourage patient participation in groups and provide emotional support and encouragement.
• Manage safety and orderliness of activity group areas and ensure suitable supplies.
• Document activity interventions and outcomes in the patient’s medical record.

Skills

Experience with psychiatric patients

Group recreation experience

Patient engagement

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Degree or coursework in music, art or recreation preferred

Job description

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas is seeking an Activity Assistant PRN to support activity therapy under the direction of the Clinical Director. You will help run groups for psychiatric and rehab patients and assist with therapy sessions on and off the unit.

You will encourage patient participation, maintain safe activity spaces, and document interventions and outcomes in the chart, contributing to a patient-centered care environment.