What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant Part-time position at Brightwell Behavioral Health?
Principle Functions:
The Activities Assistant supports the activities program function in coordination with the Activities Director by leading and participating in activities appropriate for program patients. Activities should involve defining and implementing treatment team goals and providing continuous geriatric patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients in conjunction with and under the direction of the clinical managers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide a plan of activities appropriate to the needs of the residents that includes, but is not limited to:
- Group social activities;
- Indoor and outdoor activities, which may include daily walks;
- Spiritual programs;
- Opportunity for resident involvement in planning, choosing, and/or implementation of the activities program;
- Creative activities and outlets such as arts, crafts, music, and drama;
- Educational activities;
- Exercise and motion activities; and
- One-on-one activities, when necessary.
- Ensure that at least five hours of staff time is provided each day in which patients may participate.
- Assist the Activities Director in preparing daily, weekly and monthly calendars and reports regarding program activities as needed.
- Prepare and deliver communications to patients, family members, staff and management as needed.
- Coordinate the activities program with other services in the facility.
- Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.
- Properly and timely document reports and progress notes.
- Obtain necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.
- Foster family and community support of the activity program (e.g., through newsletters, networking, activities which bring family members or members of the community into the facility.
- Contribute to facility efforts to maintain and /or improve quality of care through participation in required meetings and in-service trainings.
- Employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Requirements:
Education: High School graduate or equivalent required; associates degree preferred.
Experience: Related experience in geriatrics, with knowledge of behavior healthcare techniques is preferred.
Skills: Successful completed of CPR, CPI