A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
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_PARAGRAPH JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML Butler Hospital Providence, Rhode Island 6394 Medical Mental Health Worker / Activity Therapist Full-Time Evenings Union Other Job Description Job Summary The Activity Therapist/Mental Health Worker works in collaboration with unit staff and the inter-disciplinary treatment team (under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist) in implementing groups and activities within the hospital milieu to meet the educational, recreational, and social needs of the patients Duties & Responsibilities Insures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, interacting and providing groups. When assigned assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients' activities of daily living. Provides role as patient advocate through his/ /her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients' needs for service
Requirements Education:
Bachelor's degree in any of the social sciences preferred.
Training and Experience:
Experience in working with mentally ill clients, experience working with activity-based groups preferred.
Special Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills. Ability to work with others in a collaborative manner. Creative and flexible. About Us Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve. EEO Statements Americans with
Disability Act Statement :
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement :
Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement :
Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
