NHS Human Services, Inc.

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PeachTree Health Group is an innovator in assisted living brain injury rehabilitation. Our mission is to maximize the capabilities of those affected by traumatic and acquired brain injuries through individualized programs, meaningful interactions, and exceptional care. We strive to provide the highest quality of brain injury rehabilitation services and do it in such a manner to allow residents to want to be involved in their individualized plan for recovery and to look forward to achieving their daily, weekly, and ongoing goals. By putting the residents first and recognizing that they are the reason we operate, we can champion the rehabilitation process and services provided.

This position is mainly responsible for assisting with Structured Day Groups for the program participants of PTHG. Help lead and facilitate groups for the weekends. Encourage program participants of PTHG to actively participate in the groups and activities provided by the program.

• Compose Tally sheets, progress/service notes and all other necessary documents to be reviewed and signed by the licensed practitioner on staff.
• Directs and organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games, and arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities.
• Plan, Lead, and facilitate team activities both in house and on outings.
• Counsels and encourages patients to develop leisure activities.
• Consult with other professionals to facilitate and maximize residents participation in activities.
• Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team, reflecting patients\' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
• Ability to lift to 50lbs.
• Work closely with the members of the therapeutic team to meet the needs of our program participants.
• Provide flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing needs and personalized requests of PTHGs program participants.
• Maintain a positive attitude and promote a positive work environment.
• Aim to enhance the program participants functional competence in real-world situations through the attainment/re-attainment of skills as a product of direct retraining, use of compensator strategies, and use of cognitive orthotics and pother therapeutic interventions.
• Prepares and submits requisition for needed supplies/ensure supplies are organized.
• Transports residents to and from community outings and assist residents in toileting needs during outing.
• Assist residents by providing exceptional care during resident outings.
• Others duties as assigned.