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Brightwell Behavioral Health · 5 months ago

Activities Assistant Part-Time/Full-Time

East Lansing, MI

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Brightwell Behavioral Health is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the activities program by leading and participating in activities for patients. The role involves planning and implementing various activities, ensuring patient engagement, and coordinating with the Activities Director and other services.

Health CareHospitalMental HealthPsychologyWellness

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