Activities Assistant - FT weekends required

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one intervention, small region facilitation and large region presentations. Capable of documenting individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Activity Director as needed
• Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the patient population
• Fosters a sense of community within the SAU/center environment
• Leads and participates in individual and group activities
• Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such as pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.
• Assists with decorating the facility/SAU and preparing for special events and seasonal parties
• Develops and posts monthly calendar as a planning resource for SAU patients and families
• Participates in recreational programs for SAU patients confined to their rooms
• Promotes volunteer efforts in the community
• Maintains records of activities and attendance
• Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity
• Utilizes the biopsychosocial model to support patient well-being
• Provides or arranges for comfort/support to patients and families when needed
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 1-10%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new modalities and approaches
• Good listener
• Builds rapport easily
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work with patients/families facing end of life issues

Education

• High school graduate/GED

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Recreation Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Activity Assistant Certified (NCCAP or state-specific) or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Experience

• Prefer experience in activity programming in any setting prior to hire
• Different combinations of education/experience may qualify, depending on state requirements