Activity Assistant

Summary: 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 Procedures Participates in Rogers Operating System • Develop an understanding of the ROS process. • Apply the ROS model to department functions. • Identify ROS concerns throughout the system. Programming • Conduct 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 skills • Demonstrate 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 relationships Staff Requirements • Attend 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: Physical/Mental Demands: • Verbal and hearing ability required to interact with patients/residents and employees. Numerical ability required to maintain records and operate a computer. • Must be able to read and communicate through written, verbal, and auditory abilities. • Position will involve exposure to aggressive/combative patients/residents. • Be physically/mentally able to perform job duties as verified by a physical exam by a licensed physician, according to post-employment physical. 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 family • 401(k) retirement plan • Employee share program • Life/disability insurance • Flex spending accounts • Tuition reimbursement • Health and wellness program • Employee 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 visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)