Educational Developmental Assistant

Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for an Educational Developmental Assistant (EDA).  

The primary purpose of this position is to provide basic learning activities and leisure opportunities to the patients at Broughton Hospital on an individual or group basis to address patients’ needs, with the primary work location being in the Work Therapy Center. Must establish rapport and relate to the SPMI population, have considerable knowledge of the practical application of behavior management techniques, and effectively communicate with a multi/interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities are limited to fulfilling established curriculum and activities, as prescribed and directed by the treatment teams and supervision (exercise, simple crafts, basic living, hygiene skills, and work).  

The Educational Developmental Assistant is responsible for observing, reporting, and documenting patient attendance, level of cooperation, level of participation, and expressed interest, in medical record/chart. 

The EDA individualizes each patient’s treatment opportunities in an effort to restore maximum potential and feelings of accomplishment and is responsible for carrying out additional duties as needed to meet the needs of the hospital. 

This position maintains statistical reports, reflecting hours of work, patient contact, and other administrative data required and requested by the immediate supervisor.

This position is required to attend staff meetings and is responsible for attending/participating in all scheduled training, as required.  

The Educational Developmental Assistant performs work in a demonstration capacity with moderate physical exertion, including operating a pallet jack to move materials and supplies that contain resources/work materials/contract work, and assisting patients with walking/boarding vehicles.  This position does require driving a box truck to pick up and drop off work materials.

The normal work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Work schedule may be changed to accommodate the overall needs of the hospital.