Recreation Therapy Aide, Long Term Care (Full-Time Monday-Friday And One Weekend Per Month 9:00Am-5:30Pm) 21347
Recreation Therapy Aide, Long Term Care (Full-Time Monday-Friday And One Weekend Per Month 9:00Am-5:30Pm) 21347
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Job Description
Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**
We are dedicated to providing high-quality compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Recreation Therapy Aide.
Job Duties
Provides therapeutic/recreational activities determined by the Director to be pertinent to patient population.
Provides appropriate individual patient interventions in group activities and in unit milieu; modifies scheduled activities to meet patient needs.
Plans for further treatment based on established criteria and according to treatment plan.
Provides feedback regarding patients progress towards goals to the Recreation Therapist so
he/she can document progress in the medical record.
Assessment treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality improvement program safety environmental and infection control standards.
Customer Service: respect flexibility knowledge confidence professionalism pleasant attitude patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely professional caring and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
Other Job Duties
Provides in-service training to other staff.
Enhances professional growth by attending in-services and educational programs.
Assists in preparing for special events (e.g. parties trips).
Contributes to department planning of comprehensive therapeutic activates programs for units.
Identifies problems and contributes to department problem-solving process relative to patient care.
Participates in treatment planning conferences.
Attends scheduled staff meetings and maintains communication with staff.
Performs other related duties as required.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.
Position Qualifications
1-2 years experience as a direct service provider in a Behavioral Health facility where knowledge of behavioral illnesses patient care milieu therapy recreation therapy acquired.
Practical skill set in crafts horticulture and recreation/sports groups.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Speaks reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Education
High school graduation or equivalent required.
Job Setting/Physical Demands
Treatment rooms and patient care units.
Mobility and manual dexterity.
Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
Frequent bending stooping reaching kneeling crouching.
Lifts positions pushes and/or transfers patients.
Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.
$16.95/HR
We provide a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive medical dental and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days personal time sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.
Employment Type
Full-Time
