Provides recreational activities determined by Director/Assistant Director to be

pertinent to resident population.

Designs monthly activities calendar to meet in accordance with comprehensive assessment, the resident’s interests, physical, mental and psycho-social well-being.

Implements and leads programs that provide stimulation or solace or promote physical, cognitive and/or emotional health and enhance each resident’s self-respect, self-expression and choice.

Implements and leads programs utilizing activity zones or parallel programming concepts to meet the needs of all residents in the assigned area.

Provides appropriate individual resident interventions in group activities and in unit milieu.

Responsible for activity area (i.e., unit day room, serenity rooms, recreation wing and auditorium) set-up including moving tables, chairs, and other furniture/equipment to create the optimal environment for recreation programs as determined by department Director/Assistant Director.

Participates in activity program development in conjunction with other Therapeutic Recreation staff.

Develops individual care plans and participates in interdisciplinary care planning conferences.

Documents all designated assessments and required other required documentation in a standardized format within the resident’s medical record and ensure compliance with polices and regulations.

Coordinates community trips for residents.

Transports residents to and from scheduled activities.

Assessment and resident care responsibilities are delivered with knowledge of resident growth and development and are appropriate to those being served

Assists in creating a homelike environment and decorating for

seasonal/holiday observances.

Maintains information for discipline certification and adheres to standards, as applicable.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

May assist residents during mealtime.

Provides inservice training to other staff.

Enhances professional growth by attending inservices and educational programs.

Assists in preparing for special events (e.g., parties, trips).

Identifies problems and contributes to department problem-solving process relative to patient care.

Attends scheduled staff meetings and maintains communications with all other staff.

Ability to lift and/or push heavy equipment.

Performs other related duties as required.

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BASIC COMPETENCIES

Education/ Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree is required, Therapeutic Recreation Bachelor’s Degree preferred; OR certified as an Activity Assistant with the NCCAP and the completion of the Modular Education Program (Parts I & II) for Activity Professionals with one year preferred experience; OR Associates Degree or higher combined with 5 or more years of experience.

American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required.

Skills:

Practical skill set in crafts, recreation/sports.

Good interpersonal skills.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Second language useful.

Basic knowledge of computer use

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JOB SETTING/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Treatment rooms and resident care units and resident rooms.

Mobility and manual dexterity.

Frequent prolonged standing/walking

Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching.

Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients/equipment.

Transports residents to and from program areas

Associates or better.

Bachelors or better in Recreation Therapy or related field.