Description

Job description

Tuesday – Saturday 8 am – 4 pm. Holiday rotation availability. This is a temporary position (90 days or more) with a possibility of renewal. The position works both indoors and outdoors. There is a physical element to the job as they need to be able to do once, occasionally twice, per week 2-mile hikes up and back down a mountain. Needs some crafting ability. Needs to be compassionate and patient with a population that needs a caring staff.

Make a difference in someone's life while having fun!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.

• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.

• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.

• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.

• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.

• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.

• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.

• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.

• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Allenwood, PA 17810: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)