Activities Assistant, Forensic Unit
About The Position
The Activities Assistant supports the therapeutic programming and daily operations of the department by facilitating structured activity groups and documenting patient participation and progress. This role works closely with the Activity Therapist to deliver interventions aligned with individualized treatment plans, including providing alternative activities when patients are unable to attend groups. The assistant monitors patient responses, communicates concerns, and contributes feedback to the interdisciplinary team to support effective treatment planning. Responsibilities also include offering age-appropriate activities, promoting patient engagement, and maintaining consistent communication to ensure quality, patient-centered care.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required
- CPR/BLS certification within 30 days
- Handle with Care certification within 30 days
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Facilitating structured activity groups
- Documenting patient participation and progress
- Delivering interventions aligned with individualized treatment plans
- Providing alternative activities when patients are unable to attend groups
- Monitoring patient responses
- Communicating concerns to the interdisciplinary team
- Contributing feedback to the interdisciplinary team
- Offering age-appropriate activities
- Promoting patient engagement
- Maintaining consistent communication to ensure quality, patient-centered care
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package and company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
- Free gym memberships
- Virtual care appointments
- Mental health services
- Discount programs
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
