Brightwell Behavioral Health · 1 month ago
Activities Assistant Part-time
Clarksville, IN
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBrightwell Behavioral Health is focused on providing quality care to their patients, and they are seeking an Activities Assistant to support the activities program. This role involves leading and participating in various activities tailored to the needs of geriatric patients, ensuring their engagement and well-being.
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
Employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds
Qualification
Required
High School graduate or equivalent required
Successful completion of CPR
Successful completion of CPI
Preferred
Associates degree preferred
Related experience in geriatrics
Knowledge of behavior healthcare techniques is preferred
Company
Brightwell Behavioral Health
Brightwell Behavioral Health is a mental healthcare firm that helps with anxiety, psychosis, schizophrenia, and depression.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Wendy Briggs
CEO
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