Activity Therapist Assistant

Oasis Behavioral Health•Chandler, AZ

32d

About The Position

The Activity Therapist Assistant assists with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing individual and group activities and recreation within the facility. The role promotes patient and family interest in recreational activities, supports patient participation, documents interventions and progress, and helps maintain a safe and welcoming environment. The assistant works with patients at varying skill levels and seeks supervision when complications arise.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in activity therapy or a related field preferred.
Previous recreation experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Knowledge of the patient population served by the facility preferred.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities for patients and their families.
Introduce new patients to other patients and staff, explain available programs, and encourage participation.
Explain activity rules and instruct participants with a range of skill levels.
Document activity interventions and patient progress in medical records according to facility requirements.
Seek supervision and support when complications arise while working with a patient individually or in a group.
Enforce safety rules to help prevent injury and modify activities to meet the needs of specific groups.
Organize and set up equipment used in recreational activities.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
Prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.