Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families.
Greet new patients to activities, introducing them to other participants and staff, explaining programs, rules and encouraging participation.
Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels, enforce safety rules to prevent injury.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Administer basic first aid.
Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities.
Document activities in the patient record per facility requirements, seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise in dealing with a patient either in an individual or group setting.
Assist in the assessment of patients of the facility.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Advanced
Communication
Advanced
Behaviors
Required
Enthusiastic
: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
Motivations
Required
Ability to Make an Impact
: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.
Experience
Required
Two plus years previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility.
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