THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY ASSISTANT

Job Title

Follow an overall rehabilitation philosophy and provide guidance to fellow staff and clients in methods of achieving them. Empower consumers to choose among options and participate in all decisions that affect them. Peer support: Mutual support plays an invaluable role in recovery. Encourage consumers to be responsible for their own self-care and journeys of recovery. Assist in preparing and cooking meals. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the program. Participate in and accompany members in outings and activities. Follow safety policy, protocols as set forth by Independence Health Systems and Caregivers of SWPA. Ability to effectively engage and motivate members to participate in activities. Act honestly and ethically in all member interactions. Ability to effectively work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and encourage building of natural community support. Follow all program and organization policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Customer service experience
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Behavioral Health experience
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Valid Driver's License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state's driver license department is required)
• Act 33 Clearance with renewal
• Act 34 Clearance with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• Child mandated court Reporting Training within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Must obtain Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) within two years of hire or transfer

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never

Extreme Heat - X

Extreme Cold - X

Heights - X

Confined Spaces - X

Extreme Noise(>85dB) - X

Mechanical Hazards - X

Use of Vibrating Tools - X

Operates Vehicle (company) - X - X

Operates Heavy Equipment - X

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices - X

Rotates All Shifts - X

8 Hours Shifts - X - X

10-12 Hours Shifts - X - X

On-Call

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) - X - X

Travel Between Sites - X - X

Direct Patient Care - X - X

Respirator Protective Equipment - X

Eye Protection - X

Head Protection (hard hat) - X

Hearing Protection - X

Hand Protection - X - X

Feet, Toe Protection - X

Body Protection - X

Latex Exposure - X - X

Solvent Exposure - X

Paint (direct use) Exposure - X

Dust (sanding) Exposure - X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure - X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - X

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure - X - X

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure - X - X

Mist Exposure - X

Wax Stripper (direct use) - X

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - X

Ionizing Radiation Exposure - X

Laser Exposure - X

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never

Bending (Stooping) - X - X

Sitting - X - X

Walking - X - X

Climbing Stairs - X - X

Climbing Ladders - X

Standing - X - X

Kneeling - X - X

Squatting (Crouching) - X - X

Twisting/Turning - X - X

Keyboard/Computer Operation - X - X

Gross Grasp - X - X

Fine Finger Manipulation - X - X

Hand/Arm Coordination - X - X

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) - X - <10#

Carry - X - <10#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients - X

Seeing Near w/Acuity - X - X

Feeling (Sensation) - X

Color Vision - X

Hearing Clearly - X - X

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead - X - X

Reaching Above Shoulder Level - X - X

Reaching Forward - X - X

Lifting Floor to Knuckle - X - 1