Recreation Assistant

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000175044
Category: Physical Therapy
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Long Term Care Therapy

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High school diploma
• Previous work experience with children with special needs or previous experience with children.
• Ability to plan activities and adapt to the environment to suit a variety of disabling conditions.
• Tact, enthusiasm, initiative and judgment in performance of duties.
• Flexibility related to scheduled hours each week is required to meet patient needs.
• Valid drivers license required.

Preferred:

• Higher Education preferred.
• Experience working with challenging behaviors is preferred.

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Per Diem
• Days

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates knowledge of developmental and diagnosis and is able to apply it in daily practice.
• Cleans departmental equipment and organizes closets as designated in the competency expectations, following established timelines, taking initiative to organize and clean other areas when needed.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of general supplies and equipment as designated in competency expectations, ordering supplies in an accurate timely manner.
• Assists department staff in planning and implementation of therapy groups, special events and community trips.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Orients and supervises assigned volunteers and community groups according to hospital policy.
• Ability to assess and evaluate overall patient level of functioning to determine appropriate activities and adaptations.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on need of department
• Maintains a safe environment for patient care activities
• In LTC programs, completes required documentation on day of service
• Implements diversional recreation activities and opportunities for a variety of ages and abilities

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice.