Activities Assistant PRN, Behavioral Health
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your experience matters
How youll contribute
An Activities Assistantwho excels in this role:
- Provides activity groups
- Documents the patients response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status as appropriate
- Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups
- Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist communicate and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
- Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when patient is not responding to the treatments
- Contributes to the effective functioning of the patients program
- Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
- Provides activities suitable to the patients needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan with approval of AT or AT lead
- Contributes to maintain a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
- Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
- Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
- Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead
What were looking for
Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED (required) Bachelors degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred. Additional requirements include:
- Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
- CPR and deescalation certification required within 30 days of hire.
More about WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth
WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worthis a behavioral health hospitaloffering exceptional care to the Fort Worth TX community.
EEOC Statement
WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
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