Activity Assistant

Acadia Healthcare • Galax, VA

5d

About The Position

Come join our team at the Life Center of Galax - Hillsville as the Activity Assistant. We are looking for individuals who desire the opportunity to help save lives while feeling challenged and professionally enriched on a daily basis. We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from: · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance · Paid Holidays · Paid Time Off · HSA & FSA · Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D · Disability · 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match · Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program PURPOSE STATEMENT: Assist with planning, developing, organizing , implementing and directing individual and group activities/recreation within the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required .
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
• P revious experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.
• First aid may be based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• HSA & FSA
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees