Educational Developmental Assistant (Broughton Hospital)
About The Position
Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for an Educational Developmental Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to provide basic learning activities and leisure opportunities to the patients at Broughton Hospital on an individual or group basis to address patients’ needs, with the primary work location being in the Work Therapy Center. Must establish rapport and relate to the SPMI population, have considerable knowledge of the practical application of behavior management techniques, and effectively communicate with a multi/interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities are limited to fulfilling established curriculum and activities, as prescribed and directed by the treatment teams and supervision (exercise, simple crafts, basic living, hygiene skills, and work). The Educational Developmental Assistant is responsible for observing, reporting, and documenting patient attendance, level of cooperation, level of participation, and expressed interest, in electronic medical record/EPIC The EDA individualizes each patient’s treatment opportunities in an effort to restore maximum potential and feelings of accomplishment and is responsible for carrying out additional duties as needed to meet the needs of the hospital. This position maintains statistical reports, reflecting hours of work, patient contact, and other administrative data required and requested by the immediate supervisor. This position is required to attend staff meetings and is responsible for attending/participating in all scheduled training, as required. The Educational Developmental Assistant performs work in a demonstration capacity with moderate physical exertion, including operating a pallet jack to move materials and supplies that contain resources/work materials/contract work, and assisting patients with walking/boarding vehicles. This position does require driving a box truck to pick up and drop off work materials.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience working with students in an educational environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Driver's License
- Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check, and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.
- This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
- All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of experience leading and/or educating patients and/or students in activities
- 2 or more years of experience working in a psychiatric setting
- Experience in operating a pallet jack
- Experience working with people with significant physical and/or mental health challenges
Responsibilities
- Provide basic learning activities and leisure opportunities to patients
- Establish rapport with the SPMI population
- Apply behavior management techniques
- Communicate with a multi/interdisciplinary team
- Fulfill established curriculum and activities
- Observe, report, and document patient attendance, cooperation, participation, and interest in electronic medical record/EPIC
- Individualize patient treatment opportunities
- Maintain statistical reports
- Attend staff meetings
- Participate in scheduled training
- Operate a pallet jack to move materials and supplies
- Assist patients with walking/boarding vehicles
- Drive a box truck to pick up and drop off work materials
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
