Activity Therapist/MHW FT Eve Float
Works in collaboration with unit staff and the inter-disciplinary treatment team (under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist) to implement groups and activities within the hospital milieu, meeting the educational, recreational, and social needs of patients.
Responsibilities
- Ensures 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 with patients’ activities of daily living.
- Serves as a patient advocate through role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients’ needs for service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences preferred.
- Experience in working with mentally ill clients; experience working with activity-based groups preferred.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others.
- 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 advances medical research, attracts top specialty-trained doctors, develops renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in critical community health discussions. CNE is transforming the future of health care and serving as a leading voice in efforts to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.