Activity Therapist
Company: Wellpath
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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Job Description:
Our Activity Therapist provides activity therapy services at the
direction of site supervisor. Maintains effective communication
with the Facility and The Company staff.
Responsibilities:
Responsible to provide activity therapy services to patients in the
facility in accordance with the policies and procedures of both The
Company and the Facility, and be consistent with recognized
standards of activity Therapy.
Responsible to provide activity therapy services under the
direction of supervisor.
Make sure to interrelate and work effectively with other Facility
and The Company staff.
Responsible to abide by the security regulations and limits of
confidentiality of patient information requirements of the
Facility.
Conduct MHP Segregation Rounds (at some facilities) as directed by
supervisor.
Provision of a program of activities for patients as assigned by
Supervisor to include, but not limited to the following: a. Task
Groups: Individual or group activities that promote the development
of basic skills, promote the ability to interact in a group
setting, and provide the patient with self-esteem through a sense
of accomplishment. b. Socialization Groups: Opportunity to
participate in group recreational activities to promote social
skills. c. Community Meeting: To encourage patient participation
and active involvement in group problem solving. d.
Education/Recreational groups (e.g., "Life Skills", "Current
Events", 'Crafts'). e. Engagement in unstructured recreational
activities (e.g., board games). f. Engagement of patient in
conversation to promote inter-personal communication. g.
Opportunity for individual and group physical exercise activities.
Availability of appropriate activities material (e.g., magazines,
puzzles, writing/drawing materials).
Monitoring and documentation of patients' involvement in
activities. Specific duties include the following: a. Regular
monitoring of patient's program involvement. b. Monitoring of
patient's condition. This may include Segregation Rounds at some
facilities. Notification to a Qualified Mental Health Professional
of significant changes in functioning. c. Provide individual
activities for patients unable to cope with the group activities as
assigned. Document patient involvement in activity therapy using
progress notes in the patient's health record
Participation in in-service sessions, staff meetings, and treatment
team meetings as scheduled by Supervisor.
Notification to Supervisor in a timely manner of patient or
departmental problems requiring attention. Request additional
supervision when indicated.
Notification to Supervisor when supply inventory requires
attention.
Compliance with employee standards of The Company Solutions, as
well as applicable employee standards of the Facility. Compliance
includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance of a working
environment and personal appearance consistent with professional
responsibilities, development of harmonious working relationship,
and timely notification of supervisory personnel of absences from
institution.
Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety
of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow
standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of
instructions and apply knowledge to different factual
situations.
Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous
basis.
Post Orders, if applicable, per site contract
Perform other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Wellpath, Plymouth , Activity Therapist, Healthcare , Plymouth, Massachusetts
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