What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant PRN position at Longleaf Hospital?
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.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
- 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.
- 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.