Activities Program Coordinator, per diem
Middleborough, MA - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary:Responsible for providing a variety of therapeutic/recreational/activity groups. Additionally they are responsible for documenting patient group performance per unit policy communicating with clinical staff through rounds and other clinical meetings and alert staff of emergent clinical issues that occur during the group sessions.
Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions:
Leads activity groups and interacts with individuals (one to one) on the unit in a professional manner and within group protocol guidelines as delegated. Specific duties are assigned by the unit Group Therapy Coordinator and/or Program Director.
-Provides scheduled coverage for staff as needed.
-Organizes and selects appropriate therapeutic group and individual activity modules/plans which represent current interests and needs of patients.
-Maintains a safe and failure free environment for the clients with follow-up to staff as needed. Helps ensure the environment complies with health and safety regulations.
-Interacts with clients treatment team(s) and unit staff in a positive and effective manner.
-Communicates information regarding client interactive behaviors to appropriate clinical staff in a timely effective presentation.
-Completes clinical documentation and documents information regarding clients who attended group(s) in a timely manner.
-Reports to a supervisor and uses supervision effectively to enhance overall clinical awareness growth and professional development.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Experience in activity/creative clinical strategies (art and music) 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Possess basic computer skills in order to use a variety of electronic systems (including Microsoft Office).
- Candidates should be organized timely and possess good interpersonal skills to effectively communicate within a multi-disciplined team.
- Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$23.34 - $33.37/HourlyGrade
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.