Find & Apply For Recreation / Activities Worker Jobs in Harvard, Illinois

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts activities assessments on all new admissions to the Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Provides activities including but not limited to crafts, cooking, Wii, bingo, etc. Maintains a monthly calendar/schedule of activities provided. Seeks input and direction from

OT/PT/SLP

staff to provide patient centered activities. Completes computer charting in flowsheet format to document participation and tolerance to activity. Communicates with interdisciplinary rehab team including physiatrist. Most activities are provided in the evenings or on weekends.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE BLS

certification within 90 days of hire

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers information and reports as appropriate. Technical Skills
• Some experience with crafts, cooking, and other leisure activities. Interpersonal Skills
• Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Motivation
• Self-directed in daily work routine; remains productive during work hours; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Safety and Security
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions. Adaptability
• Adapts to changes in the work environment. Attendance/Punctuality
• Is consistently at work and on time, ready to start shift.

Basic Word computer skills, EPIC EMR experience helpful but not required

PAY RANGE

$15.00

• $24.

00 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.