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+ Position Summary

+ Under general supervision, performs recreation activities on assigned nursing units for physically, mentally, and or emotionally disabled patients from adult through geriatric ages.

+ Position Responsibilities

+ Unit Specific Position Responsibilities

+ Acquires necessary equipment, supplies and resources to conduct activities.

+ Plans and coordinates a schedule of activities groups based on needs of behavioral health populations.

+ Facilitates a variety of groups/individual activities.

+ Supervises/monitors patient performance and behaviors during activities and reports condition to nursing staff.

+ Completes documentation related to activities according to department policy.

+ Coordinates/communicates with other team members regarding patient's progress related to the plan of care.

+ Maintains a safe environment.

+ Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

+ Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):

+ Minimum high school graduate.

+ Ability to assist personnel with patients.

+ Ability to understand and communicate oral and written English; explain procedures and give information.

+ Skill in the use of activities/recreation equipment and/or techniques.

+ Ability to detect abnormal conditions and report appropriately.

+ Able to function promptly and appropriately under a variety of health related conditions.

+ Mandatory Reporter training or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.

+ Organizational Requirements:

+ Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.

+ Preferred Qualifications:

+ Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

+ Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

+ Experience as activities coordinator in long term care or behavioral health setting is preferred.