Activities Assistant

Title: Activities Assistant Job Type: Full time Your experience matters! At Woodland Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As an Activities Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence. Essential Functions Provides activity groups Documents the patient's 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 patient's program Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs Provides activities suitable to the patient's 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 Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Qualifications and requirements Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred. Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire. EEOC Statement Woodland Springs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Woodland Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Physician Practices