Activity Assistant - Part Time

Rogers Memorial Hospital•Oconomowoc, WI

About The Position

The Activity Assistant plans and facilitates leisure and recreational groups for patients and residents. Activities may include stretching, fitness, games, yoga (with certification), sports, and arts and crafts. The role supports a safe, therapeutic, collaborative environment and requires professional conduct, flexibility, and positive role-modeling. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

Valid Wisconsin driver's license.
May be required to have a 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 30 days of hire, with annual recertification.
Formal training in management of the aggressive patient, including self-defense training, is required within 60 days of hire, with annual recertification.
Complete required orientation competencies and training within the Experiential Therapy department and hospital-wide.
Attend mandatory in-services and meet educational and related regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, including art, music, dance, or recreation/fitness.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups as scheduled.
Coordinate programming to meet patient and resident interests.
Complete documentation for patient groups.
Maintain safety and equipment standards in the Experiential Therapy department.
Demonstrate leadership and positive role-modeling with patients and residents, and promote a positive, team-oriented approach to care.
Maintain supportive, collaborative relationships with all disciplines and communicate respectfully and courteously.
Identify concerns, provide input for resolution, and attempt to resolve individual issues in a calm, positive, solution-focused manner.
Comply with Rogers Behavioral Health policies and procedures and participate in the Rogers Operating System (ROS), including learning and applying the ROS process and identifying system concerns.
Use intervention strategies and redirection to maintain patient and resident safety; monitor behavior and intervene appropriately using de-escalation techniques and the least-restrictive measures possible.
Establish therapeutic rapport with patient and resident groups while maintaining appropriate professional relationships.
Remain flexible with work assignments, including schedule changes and program additions.
Attend mandatory and relevant in-services, required staff meetings, orientation competencies, and training; meet educational and regulatory requirements.
Meet with the Experiential Therapy department manager regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation, and problem reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.