THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY ASSISTANT

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA seeks a dedicated rehabilitation program professional to guide staff and clients toward recovery goals. The role emphasizes peer support, empowering consumers to participate in decisions, and fostering self-care and community engagement across activities and meals.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with experience in healthcare settings and knowledge of legal aspects of nursing practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Follow an overall rehabilitation philosophy and provide guidance to fellow staff and clients in methods of achieving them.
• Empower consumers to choose among options and participate in all decisions that affect them.
• Peer support: Mutual support plays an invaluable role in recovery.
• Encourage consumers to be responsible for their own self-care and journeys of recovery.
• Assist in preparing and cooking meals.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the program.
• Participate in and accompany members in outings and activities.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Critical thinking

Judgment

Communication

Multitasking

Legal awareness

Ethical practice

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

• Follow an overall rehabilitation philosophy and provide guidance to fellow staff and clients in methods of achieving them.
• Empower consumers to choose among options and participate in all decisions that affect them
• Peer support: Mutual support plays an invaluable role in recovery
• Encourage consumers to be responsible for their own self-care and journeys of recovery.
• Assist in preparing and cooking meals.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the program.
• Participate in and accompany members in outings and activities.
• Follow safety policy, protocols as set forth by Independence Health Systems and Caregivers of SWPA
• Ability to effectively engage and motivate members to participate in activities
• Act honestly and ethically in all member interactions
• Ability to effectively work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and encourage building of natural community support
• Follow all program and organization policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Behavioral Health experience
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Valid Driver’s License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state’s driver license department is required)
• Act 33 Clearance with renewal
• Act 34 Clearance with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• Child mandated court Reporting Training within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Must obtain Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) within two years of hire or transfer

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

X

Extreme Cold

X

Heights

X

Confined Spaces

X

X

Mechanical Hazards

X

Use of Vibrating Tools

X

Operates Vehicle (company)

X

X

X

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

X

Rotates All Shifts

X

X

X

X

X

On-Call

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

X

X

X

X

X

X

Respirator Protective Equipment

X

Eye Protection

X

X

Hearing Protection

X

Hand Protection

X

X

Feet, Toe Protection

X

Body Protection

X

Latex Exposure

X

X

Solvent Exposure

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

X

X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

X

X

X

X

X

Mist Exposure

X

X

X

X

Laser Exposure

X

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

X

X

X

X

Walking

X

X

X

X

Climbing Ladders

X

Standing

X

X

Kneeling

X

X

Squatting (Crouching)

X

X

Twisting/Turning

X

X

Keyboard/Computer Operation

X

X

Gross Grasp

X

X

X

X

Hand/Arm Coordination

X

X

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

X

<10#

Carry

X

<10#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

X

Seeing Near w/Acuity

X

X

Feeling (Sensation)

X

X

Hearing Clearly

X

X

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

X

X

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

X

X

Reaching Forward

X

X

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

X

10-19#

20-29#

30->50#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

X

10-19#

20-29#

30->50#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

X

10-20#

20->50#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

X

10-20#

20->50#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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