Health Care Technician I (Rec Therapy) - Cherry Hospital
About The Position
This position will assist in the planning and implementation of quality structured leisure opportunities for Cherry Hospital patients. Under the supervision of the Activities Program Coordinator (APC), this position helps ensure that meaningful and appropriate activities are planned and provided to patients within his/her assigned Unit (adolescent unit) throughout the day, evening, weekends, and holidays. The Activities Program Assistant (APA) supports the Activities Program Coordinator in planning and implementation of campus wide patient activities and ensures patients are provided the opportunity to participate. This position will document attendance and participation in leisure activities and will assist with unit active treatment groups as qualified and assigned.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
- As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
- As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of principles and practices of leisure participation.
- Competency in providing appropriate services which are both age and population specific for adolescents in a psychiatric setting.
- Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and implementation of quality structured leisure opportunities for Cherry Hospital patients.
- Ensure that meaningful and appropriate activities are planned and provided to patients within his/her assigned Unit (adolescent unit) throughout the day, evening, weekends, and holidays.
- Support the Activities Program Coordinator in planning and implementation of campus wide patient activities and ensures patients are provided the opportunity to participate.
- Document attendance and participation in leisure activities
- Assist with unit active treatment groups as qualified and assigned.
Benefits
- In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
