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*Description*

Summary:

Assist the current Activity Therapist with providing therapeutic activities for patients during hospitalization.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists in planning and organization of creative programs that will motivate residents both physically and mentally encompassing program diversity. Implements recreation programs via 1:1 visit, bedside visit, small and large group settings.

2. Assists residents in maintaining or restoring cognitive performance, psychosocial well-being, behavioral awareness, physical well-being, and spiritual awareness.

3. Maintain equipment and supplies at appropriate levels for the provision of services.

4. Works closely with the appropriate interdisciplinary team members regarding program implementation to provide continuity with other resident services. Observe and report any changes in residents condition to charge nurse. Follow individualized plan of care and goals for residents.

5. Assists in resident motivation to attend scheduled programs, transporting residents to and from the program location and implementing the program session, utilizing correct body mechanics.

6. Completes documentation on a daily and/or as needed basis as directed by Activities Therapist and Program Manager.

7. Maintains a courteous, friendly manner and respects the rights and dignity of each resident.

8. Attends in-service programs. Attends departmental staff meetings.

9. Contributes to interdisciplinary care meetings.

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment:

Company: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 938

Department: Psych Unit

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.60 - $33.48 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.