Activity Assistant: Pool 2 - Inpatient

Summary:

Plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups. These include, but are not limited to stretching, fitness, games, yoga (with certification), sports, and arts and crafts.

**Job Duties & Responsibilities:**

**Conduct self in a professional manner.**

* Display leadership and positive role-modeling with patients and residents.
* Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties of the job.
* Display professionalism in all aspects of the position including presenting with a professional image i.e. attire, grooming and presentation.
* Promote positive, team-oriented approach to patient/resident care. Maintain a supportive and collaborative environment with all disciplines.
* Demonstrate a courteous and respectful demeanor. Attempt to resolve individual issues in a positive, calm and solution focused manner.
* Identify concerns and provide input for resolution.
* Comply with Rogers Behavioral Health Policies and Procedures

**Participates in Rogers Operating System**

* Develop an understanding of the ROS process.
* Apply the ROS model to department functions.
* Identify ROS concerns throughout the system.

**Programming**

* Conduct groups, as scheduled.
* Coordinate programming to meet patient/resident interests.
* Complete documentation for patient groups.
* Maintain the safety and equipment standards of the Experiential Therapy department.
* Be flexible with work assignments including schedule changes and program additions.

**Patient/Resident skills**

* Demonstrate knowledge of intervention strategies and utilize redirection when necessary to maintain patient/resident safety.
* Monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene appropriately, using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures possible.
* Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships

**Staff Requirements**

* Attend mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. Be responsible for educational and related regulatory requirements.
* Complete required orientation competencies and training within the Experiential Therapy department and hospital-wide.
* Attend Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings, as required.
* Meet with manager of Experiential Therapy department regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation, and problem reporting.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

**Additional Job Description:**

**Education/Training Requirements:**

* Bachelor’s degree in a related field including, but not limited to art, music, dance and recreation/fitness preferred.
* Valid Wisconsin driver’s license. May be required to have driving record approved by Rogers Memorial Hospital’s insurance carrier.
* American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification is required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification.
* Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

* Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
* 401(k) retirement plan
* Employee share program
* Life/disability insurance
* Flex spending accounts
* Tuition reimbursement
* Health and wellness program
* Employee assistance program (EAP)

*Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health.* *To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit* **Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)**