Memorial Physician Practices
PRN Activities Assistant - Behavioral Health
Memorial Physician Practices, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
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WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activities Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute An Activities Assistant who excels in this role:
Provides activity groups
Documents the patient’s response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups
Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicates, and works with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when the patient is not responding to the treatments
Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient’s program
Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
Provides activities suitable to the patient’s needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with approval of AT or AT lead
Contributes to maintaining a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead
What we’re looking for Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED (required), Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred. Additional requirements include:
Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.
More about WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is a behavioral health hospital offering exceptional care to the Fort Worth, TX community.
EEOC Statement "WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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How you’ll contribute An Activities Assistant who excels in this role:
Provides activity groups
Documents the patient’s response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups
Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicates, and works with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when the patient is not responding to the treatments
Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient’s program
Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
Provides activities suitable to the patient’s needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with approval of AT or AT lead
Contributes to maintaining a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead
What we’re looking for Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED (required), Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred. Additional requirements include:
Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.
More about WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is a behavioral health hospital offering exceptional care to the Fort Worth, TX community.
EEOC Statement "WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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