RECREATION THERAPY AIDE, LONG TERM CARE (FULL-TIME MONDAY-FRIDAY AND ONE WEEKEND PER MONTH 9:00AM-5:30PM) 21347

New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ • 4h ago

Description

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Recreation Therapy Aide.

Job Duties

Provides therapeutic/recreational activities determined by the Director to be pertinent to patient population.

Provides appropriate individual patient interventions in group activities and in unit milieu; modifies scheduled activities to meet patient needs.

Plans for further treatment based on established criteria and according to treatment plan. Provides feedback regarding patient=s progress towards goals to the Recreation Therapist sohe/she can document progress in the medical record.

Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Other Job DutiesProvides in-service training to other staff.Enhances professional growth by attending in-services and educational programs.Assists in preparing for special events (e.g., parties, trips).

Contributes to department planning of comprehensive therapeutic activates programs for units.Identifies problems and contributes to department problem-solving process relative to patient care.Participates in treatment planning conferences.Attends scheduled staff meetings and maintains communication with staff.Performs other related duties as required.Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications1-2 years' experience as a direct service provider in a Behavioral Health facility where knowledge of behavioral illnesses, patient care, milieu therapy, recreation therapy acquired.Practical skill set in crafts, horticulture, and recreation/sports groups.Good interpersonal skills.Good oral and written communication skills.Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

EducationHigh school graduation or equivalent required.

Job Setting/Physical DemandsTreatment rooms and patient care units.Mobility and manual dexterity.Frequent prolonged standing/walking.Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching.Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$16.95/HR

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Diploma or better in Diploma/GED

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR

*Heart Saver

Experience

Required

Practical skill set in crafts, recreation/sports.

Preferred

1 year: Experience in a long term care setting preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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