Activity Assistant

Overview

Work Schedule: Day, PT/FT

SJBH Range = $24.00/hour - $26.00/hour - DOE 

San Jose Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive package of benefits for Full-time. Current benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match
• General Paid Time off to include: Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and Extended Sick Leave plus Holidays/Holiday Pay
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

PURPOSE STATEMENT:  

​Assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing individual and group activities/recreation within the facility.  

Responsibilities

​ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• ​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, completing assessments, 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. 

​OTHER FUNCTIONS:  

• ​Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications

​EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• ​High school diploma or equivalent required.   
• ​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. 

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​LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:  

• ​CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). 
• ​First aid may be required based on state or facility. 

COMPENSATION

Compensation for roles at San Jose Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, San Jose Behavioral Health provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

SJBH Range = $24.00/hour - $26.00/hour - DOE

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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