Activity Assistant: Pool 2 - Inpatient

About the Role

Plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups including stretching, fitness, games, yoga (with certification), sports, and arts and crafts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct self in a professional manner, displaying leadership and positive role-modeling with patients and residents.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented approach to patient/resident care and maintain a supportive, collaborative environment with all disciplines.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful demeanor; resolve individual issues in a positive, calm, and solution-focused manner.
• Identify concerns and provide input for resolution.
• Comply with Rogers Behavioral Health Policies and Procedures and participate in the Rogers Operating System (ROS).
• Develop an understanding of the ROS process and apply the ROS model to department functions.
• Conduct groups as scheduled and coordinate programming to meet patient/resident interests.
• Complete documentation for patient groups and maintain 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 use redirection to maintain patient/resident safety.
• Monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups while maintaining professional relationships.
• Attend mandatory in-services and complete required orientation competencies and training.
• Attend Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings as required.
• Meet with the manager regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation, and problem reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., art, music, dance, recreation/fitness) preferred.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with an approved driving record by Rogers Memorial Hospital’s insurance carrier.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification required within thirty (30) days of hire, with annual re-certification.
• Formal training in management of aggressive patients, including self-defense, required within sixty (60) days of hire, with annual re-certification.

Benefits

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