PRN Activity & Recreation Coordinator - Path to Full-Time

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a PRN Activity Assistant to bring joy, energy, and engagement to patients. The role offers potential growth into a Full-Time position and pays $14.50 - $16.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include planning and directing activities, guiding patients, documenting progress, and ensuring safety. A high school diploma is required with preferred related an associate’s degree and prior healthcare recreation experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families.
• Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at various 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field (preferred)

Job description

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a PRN Activity Assistant to bring joy, energy, and engagement to patients. The role offers potential growth into a Full-Time position and pays $14.50 - $16.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include planning and directing activities, guiding patients, documenting progress, and ensuring safety. A high school diploma is required with preferred related an associate’s degree and prior healthcare recreation experience.