Activity Assistant
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Schedule:Part time .7 FTE - 28 hours/week4-10pm shift timeEvery Monday and Tuesday with rotating Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.Plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups. These include, but are not limited to stretching, fitness, games, yoga (with certification), sports, and arts and crafts.Job Duties & Responsibilities:Conduct self in a professional manner.Display leadership and positive role-modeling with patients and residents.Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties of the job.Display professionalism in all aspects of the position including presenting with a professional image i.e. attire, grooming and presentation.Promote positive, team-oriented approach to patient/resident care. Maintain a supportive and collaborative environment with all disciplines.Demonstrate a courteous and respectful demeanor. Attempt to 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 ProceduresParticipates in Rogers Operating SystemDevelop an understanding of the ROS process.Apply the ROS model to department functions.Identify ROS concerns throughout the system.ProgrammingConduct groups, as scheduled.Coordinate programming to meet patient/resident interests.Complete documentation for patient groups.Maintain the safety and equipment standards of the Experiential Therapy department.Be flexible with work assignments including schedule changes and program additions.Patient/Resident skillsDemonstrate knowledge of intervention strategies and utilize redirection when necessary to maintain patient/resident safety.Monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene appropriately, using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures possible.Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationshipsStaff RequirementsAttend mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. Be responsible for educational and related regulatory requirements.Complete required orientation competencies and training within the Experiential Therapy department and hospital-wide.Attend Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings, as required.Meet with manager of Experiential Therapy department regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation, and problem reporting.Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Additional Job Description:Education/Training Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a related field including, but not limited to art, music, dance and recreation/fitness preferred.Valid Wisconsin driver's license. May be required to have driving record approved by Rogers Memorial Hospital's insurance carrier.American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification is required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification.Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training.With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family401(k) retirement planEmployee share programLife/disability insuranceFlex spending accountsTuition reimbursementHealth and wellness programEmployee assistance program (EAP)Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health.To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visitTransparency in Coverage ()#J-18808-Ljbffr