Job description
Tuesday – Saturday 8 am – 4 pm. Holiday rotation availability.. The position works both indoors and outdoors. There is a physical element to the job as they need to be able to do once, occasionally twice, per week 2-mile hikes up and back down a mountain. Needs some crafting ability. Needs to be compassionate and patient with a population that needs a caring staff.
Make a difference in someone's life while having fun!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
- Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
- Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
- Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
- Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
- Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
- Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
- Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
- Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to have the COVID 19 vaccination or provide a religious or medical exemption. All staff are required to wear a face mask.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Allenwood, PA 17810: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
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