Activity Assistant - PT Days

​PURPOSE STATEMENT:  

​Assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing individual and group activities/recreation within the facility.  

​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. 

​EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• ​High school diploma or equivalent required.   
• ​Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred. 
• ​Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred. 

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​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. 

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