PRN Activity Coordinator Position Available In St. Tammany, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The PRN Activity Coordinator position at Covington Behavioral Health Hospital involves assessing patient needs, planning and implementing treatment programs and activities, and facilitating patient rehabilitation through expressive therapy and social activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field, with previous experience in healthcare recreation preferred. First Aid, CPR, and de-escalation certification required.
Job Description
PRN Activity Coordinator
Job Category:
•Activity Therapy Services
Requisition Number:
PRNAC097440
ing Details
ed: April 10, 2025
Part-Time
On-site
Locations
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Covington Behavioral Health Hospital
201 Greenbriar Boulevard
Covington, LA 70433, USA
Job Details
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members or patients themselves to assess patient capabilities, needs and interests.
Plan,anize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facility patient rehabilitation.
Plan and implement expressive therapy, leisure and social activities for patients to ensure that their needs are addressed.
Conduct sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being, instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
Assess patient needs through observations, medical records, tests and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patient family and patient.
Create treatment plans and programs that meet patient needs and interests.
Plan and implement interventions to prevent harm to a patient.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games andmunity outings.
patients learn social skills needed to be or remain independent.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or other recreation-based field which may be approved for national certification in their area of expertise. Master’s degree preferred in some facilities, based on state requirements. Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
CMS regulated facility so you must be able to show proof of Covid vaccination or get a medical or religious exemption approved.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Cert Recreational Thera
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