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.
Eves D3C Care New England Health System - 3.3 Providence, RI Job Details Part-time $22.23 - $25.37 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Working with individuals with developmental disabilities Recreation therapy Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Group facilitation in therapy Patient advocacy Working with individuals with mood disorders Bachelor's degree in social science Assisting medical staff Assisting with ADLs Social Sciences Bachelor's degree Intellectual disabilities support Safe environment creation Wellness activities for care recipients Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities Communication skills Patient personal care assistance Entry level Group therapy instruction
Full 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.
Schedule:
20/40 Part Time Evenings - Every Other Weekend Delmonico 3C Unit info: This unit will focus on providing specialized treatment for our patients with unique and complex needs. In addition to patients with psychotic and mood disorders, patients treated on this unit will include those with severe behavioral disturbances and patients who are intellectually and developmentally disabled
Pay Range:
USD $22.23 - USD $25.37 /
Hourly 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. : 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.
