Acadia Healthcare
Overview
Activity Assistant - CenterPointe Columbia
CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia provides acute mental healthcare for children and adolescents as well as mental health and addiction treatment for adults and seniors. In addition to our focused inpatient services, we offer intensive outpatient programs for adolescents and adults.Across all our programming, we strive to provide patients with compassionate care that promotes lasting health and healing.
Learn more visit: CenterPointe Columbia
Seeking
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.
Why Join
Competitive compensation
with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits
including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
to support your financial future
Stock-based awards , giving you a stake in Acadia’s success
Generous paid time off
for vacation, sick days, and holidays
Professional development & leadership training
to sharpen your skills
Career mobility
within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities
Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
We are committed to providingequal employmentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.
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CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia provides acute mental healthcare for children and adolescents as well as mental health and addiction treatment for adults and seniors. In addition to our focused inpatient services, we offer intensive outpatient programs for adolescents and adults.Across all our programming, we strive to provide patients with compassionate care that promotes lasting health and healing.
Learn more visit: CenterPointe Columbia
Seeking
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.
Why Join
Competitive compensation
with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits
including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
to support your financial future
Stock-based awards , giving you a stake in Acadia’s success
Generous paid time off
for vacation, sick days, and holidays
Professional development & leadership training
to sharpen your skills
Career mobility
within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities
Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
We are committed to providingequal employmentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.
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