Activity Assistant - Part time

Rogers Behavioral Health•Oconomowoc, WI

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About The Position

Plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups. These include, but are not limited to stretching, fitness, games, yoga (with certification), sports, and arts and crafts. Job Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct self in a professional manner. Display leadership and positive role-modeling with patients and residents. Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties of the job. Display professionalism in all aspects of the position including presenting with a professional image i.e. attire, grooming and presentation. Promote positive, team-oriented approach to patient/resident care. Maintain a supportive and collaborative environment with all disciplines. Demonstrate a courteous and respectful demeanor. Attempt to resolve individual issues in a positive, calm and solution focused manner. Identify concerns and provide input for resolution. Comply with Rogers Behavioral Health Policies and Procedures Participates in Rogers Operating System Develop an understanding of the ROS process. Apply the ROS model to department functions. Identify ROS concerns throughout the system. Programming Conduct groups, as scheduled. Coordinate programming to meet patient/resident interests. Complete documentation for patient groups. Maintain the safety and equipment standards of the Experiential Therapy department. Be flexible with work assignments including schedule changes and program additions. Patient/Resident skills Demonstrate knowledge of intervention strategies and utilize redirection when necessary to maintain patient/resident safety. Monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene appropriately, using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures possible. Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships Staff Requirements Attend mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. Be responsible for educational and related regulatory requirements. Complete required orientation competencies and training within the Experiential Therapy department and hospital-wide. Attend Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings, as required. Meet with manager of Experiential Therapy department regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation, and problem reporting. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Additional Job Description: Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field including, but not limited to art, music, dance and recreation/fitness preferred. Valid Wisconsin driver’s license. May be required to have 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 thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification. Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training. With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including: Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family 401(k) retirement plan Employee share program Life/disability insurance Flex spending accounts Tuition reimbursement Health and wellness program Employee assistance program (EAP) Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com) ABOUT ROGERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes. Rogers provides residential care and has three inpatient facilities located in southeastern Wisconsin. Rogers also offers outpatient services in a growing network of communities across the U.S. The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. For more information, visit rogersbh.org. EOE/MFDV Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)

Requirements

Valid Wisconsin driver’s license
May be required to have 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 thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification
Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field including, but not limited to art, music, dance and recreation/fitness preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups
Conduct self in a professional manner
Display leadership and positive role-modeling with patients and residents
Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties of the job
Display professionalism in all aspects of the position including presenting with a professional image i.e. attire, grooming and presentation
Promote positive, team-oriented approach to patient/resident care
Maintain a supportive and collaborative environment with all disciplines
Demonstrate a courteous and respectful demeanor
Attempt to resolve individual issues in a positive, calm and solution focused manner
Identify concerns and provide input for resolution
Comply with Rogers Behavioral Health Policies and Procedures
Participates in Rogers Operating System
Develop an understanding of the ROS process
Apply the ROS model to department functions
Identify ROS concerns throughout the system
Conduct groups, as scheduled
Coordinate programming to meet patient/resident interests
Complete documentation for patient groups
Maintain the safety and equipment standards of the Experiential Therapy department
Be flexible with work assignments including schedule changes and program additions
Demonstrate knowledge of intervention strategies and utilize redirection when necessary to maintain patient/resident safety
Monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene appropriately, using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures possible
Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships
Attend mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position
Be responsible for educational and related regulatory requirements
Complete required orientation competencies and training within the Experiential Therapy department and hospital-wide
Attend Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings, as required
Meet with manager of Experiential Therapy department regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation, and problem reporting
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor