Description Of Position The Activities Therapy Assistant conducts group activities that are therapeutic and focused on patient needs.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Activities Therapy Coordinator
Responsibilities And Duties:
Interviews patients, their families, & others to obtain leisure & developmental histories.
Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas.
When appropriate, obtains information from family members about patient in regard to past response to treatment or problem areas in work, custody, school, & leisure activities; reports significant information & recommendations to treatment team members.
When appropriate, liaison with local community agencies to develop appropriate interventions based on patient needs.
Participates in the patients' treatment planning & documents case records.
Communicates abnormal variances of emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc) to appropriate staff.
Provides emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, therapeutic & safe manner.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Education And Work Experience:- Minimal High School Diploma/GED; Prefer Bachelor's Degree (psych, social service field, etc.)Minimal 2+ Years Experience working with functionally challenged individuals if they do not meet the Educational Preference
- Crisis Response Training, CPRAbility to effectively communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
- Requires emotional stability and resilience.
- Must be adaptable to change and demonstrate foresight.
- Ability to take initiative, be decisive, and project a professional demeanor.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing and walking.
Bending, stooping, and lifting is minimal.
The work environment may be physically confining.
Visual acuity required for a variety of activities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.
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