Recreation Therapy Tech FT | Voyages of Sugar Land

Voyages Behavioral Health Of Sugar Land

Job Location:

Sugar Land, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

This position is responsible for facilitating recreational activities under the direction of Recreational

recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan maintaining direct patient observation during group times;

lead patient education community goal and activity groups. The RTT adjusts therapeutic approach to acuity age

gender and cultural considerations. Does not assume independent responsibility for patient care. Job duties are

accomplished in a manner consistent with the policies procedures and guidelines of Voyages Behavioral Health. Performs

other related duties as assigned or requested. This is a non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

I. Patient Care

In collaboration with licensed staff organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required

functions; prioritizes workload and completes assignments in a timely manner.

Provides an appropriate environment for the provision of care to individual patients by maintaining the patient

milieu in an orderly manner and by assisting in the maintenance of a neat work environment.

Records care given as well as observed responses to treatment including patients participation in ADLs.

Data is complete accurate and comprehensive.

Applies principles of infection control in the provision of patient care.

Applies principles of growth and development over the lifespan to identify patient and caregiver needs

relative to age-specific needs by adapting patient care to the needs of the patient population assigned

Consistently implements standards for the behavioral health unit that promote the maintenance of patient

rights to include: special patient rights applicable to a behavioral health unit; identification and reporting of

any suspected patient abuse; explanation of patient expectations; maintenance of confidentiality; adaptation

of care for all ages of patients served as noted above; ethical considerations; appropriate reporting of patient

complaints.

Initiates personal learning activities to increase understanding & update appropriate skills through both formal

and informal activities.

Supervise patient activity and monitor behavior at all time during groups

Implement coordinate and engage in emergency and crisis intervention strategies and responses

Assist in performing functional assessments of behaviors and developing intervention strategies

Provide and/or accompany transport and supervision of patients

Work with patients to ensure needs and schedules are met

Support the patient and the interdisciplinary teams

Facilitate Recreational activities (groups)

Document group notes

II. Customer Service

Maintains the highest level of customer service via courtesy compassion and positive communication.

Promotes the mission and vision of PAM Health within the work environment and the community.

Respects dignity and confidentiality by adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.

III. Health and Safety

Works in a manner that promotes safety; wears clothing appropriate to the performance of the job.

Participates in OSHA required training.

Follows universal precautions as appropriate for position; complies with Employee Health requirements for

continued employment.

Reports unsafe practices to management.

Knows own role in case of an emergency.

Qualifications

Education and Training: High School Diploma

Experience:Behavioral health hospital or healthcare experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Verbal ability to effectively express ideas and views for communication with (as appropriate) pediatric adolescent

adult and geriatric patients visitors and staff members.

Ability to read and write English language including basic medical terminology and abbreviations.

Ability to document appropriately

Cognitive ability to make judgments and problem solve.

Organizational ability to complete recreational therapeutic tech tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Capacity to relate to people in a manner to win confidence and establish rapport.

Flexibility to adjust to changing conditions and the various details of the job.

Continuously alert to potential safety risks and unsafe conditions.

About PAM Health

PAM HEALTH (PAM)based in Enola Pennsylvania provides specialty healthcare services through more than 80 locations as well as wound clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations in 17 states. PAM Health is committed to providing high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service coupled with the loyalty and dedication of highly trained staff to be the most trusted source for post-acute services in every community it serves. Its mission is to serve people by providing compassionate expert care and to support recovery through education and research. Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay generous paid benefit time and excellent insurance options you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program. We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online atfor a comprehensive look at how were able to positively impact our local communities.

PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination including without limitation bullying abuse or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race color religion national origin ancestry age gender physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression or HIV status or based on association with another person on account of that persons actual or perceived race color religion national origin ancestry age gender physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression or HIV status

OverviewThis position is responsible for facilitating recreational activities under the direction of Recreational recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan maintaining direct patient observation during group times;lead patient education community goal and activity groups. The RTT...

Overview

This position is responsible for facilitating recreational activities under the direction of Recreational

recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan maintaining direct patient observation during group times;

lead patient education community goal and activity groups. The RTT adjusts therapeutic approach to acuity age

gender and cultural considerations. Does not assume independent responsibility for patient care. Job duties are

accomplished in a manner consistent with the policies procedures and guidelines of Voyages Behavioral Health. Performs

other related duties as assigned or requested. This is a non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

I. Patient Care

In collaboration with licensed staff organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required

functions; prioritizes workload and completes assignments in a timely manner.

Provides an appropriate environment for the provision of care to individual patients by maintaining the patient

milieu in an orderly manner and by assisting in the maintenance of a neat work environment.

Records care given as well as observed responses to treatment including patients participation in ADLs.

Data is complete accurate and comprehensive.

Applies principles of infection control in the provision of patient care.

Applies principles of growth and development over the lifespan to identify patient and caregiver needs

relative to age-specific needs by adapting patient care to the needs of the patient population assigned

Consistently implements standards for the behavioral health unit that promote the maintenance of patient

rights to include: special patient rights applicable to a behavioral health unit; identification and reporting of

any suspected patient abuse; explanation of patient expectations; maintenance of confidentiality; adaptation

of care for all ages of patients served as noted above; ethical considerations; appropriate reporting of patient

complaints.

Initiates personal learning activities to increase understanding & update appropriate skills through both formal

and informal activities.

Supervise patient activity and monitor behavior at all time during groups

Implement coordinate and engage in emergency and crisis intervention strategies and responses

Assist in performing functional assessments of behaviors and developing intervention strategies

Provide and/or accompany transport and supervision of patients

Work with patients to ensure needs and schedules are met

Support the patient and the interdisciplinary teams

Facilitate Recreational activities (groups)

Document group notes

II. Customer Service

Maintains the highest level of customer service via courtesy compassion and positive communication.

Promotes the mission and vision of PAM Health within the work environment and the community.

Respects dignity and confidentiality by adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.

III. Health and Safety

Works in a manner that promotes safety; wears clothing appropriate to the performance of the job.

Participates in OSHA required training.

Follows universal precautions as appropriate for position; complies with Employee Health requirements for

continued employment.

Reports unsafe practices to management.

Knows own role in case of an emergency.

Qualifications

Education and Training: High School Diploma

Experience:Behavioral health hospital or healthcare experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Verbal ability to effectively express ideas and views for communication with (as appropriate) pediatric adolescent

adult and geriatric patients visitors and staff members.

Ability to read and write English language including basic medical terminology and abbreviations.

Ability to document appropriately

Cognitive ability to make judgments and problem solve.

Organizational ability to complete recreational therapeutic tech tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Capacity to relate to people in a manner to win confidence and establish rapport.

Flexibility to adjust to changing conditions and the various details of the job.

Continuously alert to potential safety risks and unsafe conditions.

About PAM Health

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Recreation Therapy Tech FT | Voyages of Sugar Land

Sugar Land, TX - USA

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