Job Details
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As an activity assistant you are responsible for supporting the efforts of the Life Skills Lead in the assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing of activity/recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the overall patient population within the center.
GENERAL DUTIES
Assists in the development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote the patients' opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.
Maintains precautions/limitations list on each patient.
Encourages patient participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities, recreational activities, etc.
Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma with course work in recreation is desirable; Completion of a state approved activity-training course is preferred but not required.
Previous experience in leading recreational activities, arts/crafts, intellectual/educational activities, community outings, etc., desired.
BENEFITS
401K
Annual evaluations
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Electronic documentation
Employee appreciation events
Health insurance
Life insurance
Modified Comp
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance