Plan and facilitate leisure and recreational groups. These include, but are not limited to stretching, fitness, games, yoga (with certification), sports, and arts and crafts.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Programming
- Conduct groups, as scheduled.
- Coordinate programming to meet patient/resident interests.
- Complete documentation for patient groups.
- Maintain the safety and equipment standards of the Experiential Therapy department.
- Be flexible with work assignments including schedule changes and program additions.
Patient/Resident skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of intervention strategies and utilize redirection when necessary to maintain patient/resident safety.
- Monitor patient/resident behavior and safely intervene appropriately, using de-escalation techniques and least-restrictive measures possible.
- Establish a therapeutic rapport with patient/resident groups, while maintaining appropriate, professional relationships
Staff Requirements
- Attend mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. Be responsible for educational and related regulatory requirements.
- Complete required orientation competencies and training within the Experiential Therapy department and hospital-wide.
- Attend Experiential Therapy department and program staff meetings, as required.
- Meet with manager of Experiential Therapy department regarding clinical guidance, training, program evaluation, and problem reporting.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Additional Job Description:
Education/Training Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in a related field including, but not limited to art, music, dance and recreation/fitness preferred.
- Valid Wisconsin drivers license. May be required to have driving record approved by Rogers Memorial Hospitals insurance carrier.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification is required within thirty (30) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification.
- Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire, with annual re-certification, including self-defense training.