Activity Assistant

Job

Duties & Responsibilities:

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Through United Healthcare, UMR and Health

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