Activities Assistant
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Job Location:
Lafayette, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sycamore Springs
Schedule:Full Time days
Your experience matters
How youll contribute
This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical operational and administrative excellence.
An Activities Assistantwho excels in this role:
Essential Functions
- 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
Additional Information
- Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
- FLSA Status: None Exempt
- Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What were looking for
Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and adolescent patients preferred.
Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelors degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred.
Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
More about Sycamore Springs
Sycamore Springs is a hospital in Lafayette Indiana and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Sycamore Springs isan Equal Opportunity Springs is 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
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
