Psychiatric Recreation Technician (Days)
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Job Location:
Norwalk, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 26 - 50
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm every other weekend. Part time
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Summary:
To provide care to patients with behavioral and substance disorders as it relates to recreational and occupational therapy.
Responsibilities:
1. CARE DELIVERY/THERPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS: Provides patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse within scope of practice. Plans and directs recreation therapy groups and activities for psychiatric and addiction patients. Meets with patients individually to assess and make recommendations to treatment team regarding patient issues. Recognizes and reports issues related to patient safety including homicidal and suicidal behavior as well as symptoms of escalating behavior.
2. Patient/Family Education Criteria A: Assesses the learning needs as it pertains to issues of occupational/recreational therapy of patient/family Significant others. Patient/Family Education Criteria B: Plans and provides appropriate instruction as it relates to leisure activities relaxation therapy distraction techniques and alternate effective coping skills Patient/Family Education Criteria C: Documents education given as well as patients response
3. Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A: Provides at least one in-service to the staff as it relates to the role of recreational therapy and patient care. Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B: Attends at least 2 in-services as it relates to patient care issues and psychiatry. Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C: Maintains Educational Record
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
5. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Education: ASSOCIATES LVL DGRE
Other Information:
Required: Minimally requires an Associates Degree in Recreational Therapy
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired: None
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 338
Department: Psych Unit
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly
Required Experience:
IC
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