Activities Assistant, (PRN)

Lifepoint Health•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Activity Assistant PRN joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or equivalent (preferred)
One year of experience preferred
ASLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provides activity groups
Documents the patient’s response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups
Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when patient is not responding to the treatments
Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient’s program
Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
Provides activities suitable to the patient’s needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with approval of AT or AT lead
Contributes to maintain a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead