Activity Assistant - PRN

Overview

Join our team as an Activity Assistant at Erlanger Behavioral Health! Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, our 144-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages.

Specializing in exceptional mental health care for various age groups, we cater to adolescent patients aged 12 and older adults. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices and thrive in a supportive team environment that fosters learning and growth, this position is perfect for you! Apply now!

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.
• P revious 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.

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