Recreation Assistant- PRN Evenings and Weekends

The ESH PRN Recreation Assistant, under the supervision of a certified recreational therapist, assists with leisure activities to help patients with disabilities or illnesses. Through the use of games, sports, crafts and more, they maintain their patients' physical and emotional well-being to help them integrate back into the community. Their role involves observation and documentation of the client's well-being and the delivery of appropriate services to promote optimal mental health in an inpatient setting. They facilitate implementation of the Personal Recovery Plan (PRP) within the scope of duties of a non-licensed professional. These duties also include screening/assessment, scheduling patients for classes, assisting with leading and co-leading recovery mall and on-unit groups and activities as well as escorting patients to and from activities.

Shift : Evening/Weekends 4:30pm-8:30pm, days may vary due to working some weekends12:30pm-8:30pm

High School Graduate or Equivalent is required. Bachelor Degree is preferred. No experience is required. The employee shall become familiar with HIPAA regulations and do their utmost to protect all protected health information (PHI) and other personal or sensitive information within their trust in the course of state business by applying appropriate safeguards and sharing only the information required to deliver agency services. Any personal or sensitive information overheard or seen by the employee will be kept confidential by not sharing it with others, on or off the work-site grounds. Fully participate in all activities regarding the elimination of the use of seclusion and restraints in patient care including educational requirements, competency development activities, and meeting established performance goals and measures. Must have computer competency in approved systems. Must have excellent customer service skills.