Activity Assistant: Pool 2 - Inpatient

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.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups (stretching, fitness, games, yoga, sports, arts and crafts); Conduct self in a professional manner; Display leadership and positive role-modeling with patients and residents; Promote positive, team-oriented approach to patient/resident care; Comply with Rogers Behavioral Health Policies and Procedures; Participate in Rogers Operating System; Conduct groups as scheduled; Coordinate programming to meet patient/resident interests; Complete documentation for patient groups; Maintain safety and equipment standards of the Experiential Therapy department; Be flexible with work assignments including schedule changes and program additions; Monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures; Establish therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups; Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

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 required within thirty days of hire, with annual re-certification; Formal training in management of the aggressive patient required within sixty days of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training

Nice to have

Bachelor’s degree in a related field including art, music, dance and recreation/fitness (preferred)

Benefits

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)