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Acadia Healthcare · 2 hours ago

Activity Assistant

Belton, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Acadia Healthcare is seeking an Activity Assistant to join the Cedar Crest Hospital & RTC team. The role involves planning, developing, and directing individual and group recreational activities for patients, while ensuring a positive and safe environment.

Mental Health Care

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Activity therapyRecreation in healthcareCPR certificationDe-escalation/restraint certificationFirst aid

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)

Preferred

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

First aid may be required based on state or facility

Company

Acadia Healthcare

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Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country.

Founded in 2005