Activity Assistant
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Longleaf Hospital
Alexandria, LA, US
Summary
Plan and implement individual and group recreational activities for patients and their families within a healthcare facility. Document patient progress in medical records and ensure all activities adhere to safety rules.
Job Description
Overview
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing individual and group activities/recreation within the facility.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families.
- Serve as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation.
- Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels.
- Document activity interventions and patient progress in the medical record per facility documentation requirements.
- Seek supervision and support when complications arise in dealing with a patient either in an individual or group setting.
- Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
- Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
- Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Longleaf Hospital offers inpatient psychiatric treatment to children, adolescents and adults. Chemical Dependency inpatient services are offered to adults ages 18 and above. Inpatient treatment at Longleaf Hospital addresses a variety of mental health needs including co-occurring and dual diagnosis disorders, inpatient treatment is designed to foster lasting recovery for: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, PTSD, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Homicidal Ideation, Aggression, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse/Addiction. All who engage in inpatient services at Longleaf have access to qualified and experienced staff, medication management, ongoing support and supervision, and case management services.
Crossroads Regional Hospital, LLC, d/b/a Longleaf Hospital (herein, “Hospital” or “Company”), a subsidiary of Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (herein, “Acadia”), and Affiliated School(s) (herein, “Academy”) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the organization. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other organization-administered programs.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Alexandria, LA
Longleaf Hospital offers inpatient psychiatric treatment to children, adolescents and adults. Chemical Dependency inpatient services are offered to adults ages 18 and above. Inpatient treatment at Longleaf Hospital addresses a variety of mental health needs including co-occurring and dual diagnosis disorders, inpatient treatment is designed to foster lasting recovery for: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, PTSD, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Homicidal Ideation, Aggression, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse/Addiction. All who engage in inpatient services at Longleaf have access to qualified and experienced staff, medication management, ongoing support and supervision, and case management services.
Crossroads Regional Hospital, LLC, d/b/a Longleaf Hospital (herein, “Hospital” or “Company”), a subsidiary of Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (herein, “Acadia”), and Affiliated School(s) (herein, “Academy”) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the organization. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other organization-administered programs.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Alexandria, LA
