Recreation Aide- Full Time

UHS • Las Cruces, NM

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Mesilla Valley Hospital (UHS facility) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico that provides mental health and drug & alcohol addiction services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. Mesilla Valley Hosptial is currently seeking a Recreation Aide for PRN hours. Position Summary The Recreation Aide is responsible for providing direct patient care to adolescents and adults. Will organize and lead various activities offered to in-patients (gym/exercise time, art time, etc.). Responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, documenting, and working collaboratively with the Nursing Department.

Requirements

• Willing to work flexible hours, must exert self-control in volatile or hostile situations; able to respond well to deadlines
• Must have an ability to initiate/motivate patients to attend and participate in activities offered, basic awareness of psychological needs of patient populations, knowledge of growth and developmental issues for patients of all ages
• Have an understanding of psychological needs of these groups and basic interventions used at different ages is required.
• Ability to assist patients in leisure/recreation activities and ability to perform gross motor/physical activity, i.e., sports, exercise.

Responsibilities

• providing direct patient care to adolescents and adults
• organize and lead various activities offered to in-patients (gym/exercise time, art time, etc.)
• maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
• documenting
• working collaboratively with the Nursing Department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees