Activity Assistant

Rogers Behavioral Health
Brown Deer, WI, United States
Full-time

Plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups. These include, but are not limited to stretching, fitness, games, yoga (with certification), sports, and arts and crafts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Programming

  • Conduct groups, as scheduled.
  • Coordinate programming to meet patient / resident interests.
  • Complete documentation for patient groups.
  • Maintain the safety and equipment standards of the Experiential Therapy department.
  • Be flexible with work assignments including schedule changes and program additions.

Patient / Resident skills

  • Demonstrate knowledge of intervention strategies and utilize redirection when necessary to maintain patient / resident safety.
  • Monitor patient / resident behavior and safely intervene appropriately, using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures possible.
  • Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient / resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships

Staff Requirements

  • Attend mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. Be responsible for educational and related regulatory requirements.
  • Complete required orientation competencies and training within the Experiential Therapy department and hospital-wide.
  • Attend Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings, as required.
  • Meet with manager of Experiential Therapy department regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation, and problem reporting.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Additional Job Description :

Education / Training Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field including, but not limited to art, music, dance and recreation / fitness preferred.
  • Valid Wisconsin driver's license. May be required to have driving record approved by Rogers Memorial Hospital's insurance carrier.
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification is required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification.
  • Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training.
  • 17 days ago
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