Recreational Activity Associate

Responsibilities

• Leads and/or oversees individual and group activities on a daily basis, encouraging patient participation.
• Assists the Director with implementing scheduled/suggested activities utilizing various techniques, including games, arts, sports, crafts, music, dance, movement and drama.
• Aids in building and maintaining the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of their clients.
• Teaches patients relaxation techniques and stretching exercises to assist with anxiety issues.
• Uses techniques/activities for introverted patients and those who are uncomfortable in social settings to draw them out and encourage participation in daily activities.
• Teaches patients how to function with impaired mobility using physical activities.
• Updates Director on patient participation/reaction to all activities and reports any out-of-norm behaviors/symptoms to the clinical team.
• Complies with required documentation in accordance with hospital requirements.
• Unpacks and stores ordered supplies; maintains the activity storage area in a neat, clean manner.
• Picks up supplies after each activity and returns furniture to its original position.
• Performs cleaning tasks to assist with infection control.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and attending related seminars, conferences, etc.
• Floates to other units and/or facilities as assigned.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality, ensuring protection and privacy of health information.
• Adheres to NPH’s compliance standards as outlined in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they currently exist and as they change or are modified.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in a behavioral health setting preferred; at least 2 years of experience in a direct care role strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Handle with Care (HWC) required and obtained during orientation.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be creative and resourceful in therapy techniques.