About the role
Overview
This is a PART TIME WEEKEND POSITION. 10 hours per day on Saturday AND Sunday.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treat plan.
- Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
- Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
- Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
- Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
- Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
- Plan and implement activity interventions that promote a safe use of leisure time.
- Provide activity interventions to promote the development of social skills and leisure independence.
- Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
- Direct and supervise activity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services, if applicable.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Two or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
- We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.