Recreation Therapy Tech - FT | Voyages of Sugar Land

Voyages Behavioral Health of Sugar Land•Sugar Land, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for facilitating recreational activities under the direction of Recreational Therapist.andrecording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan, maintaining direct patient observation during group times;lead patient education, community, goal, and activity groups. The RTT adjusts therapeutic approach to acuity, age,gender and cultural considerations. Does not assume independent responsibility for patient care. Job duties areaccomplished in a manner consistent with the policies, procedures and guidelines of Voyages Behavioral Health. Performsother related duties as assigned or requested. This is a non-exempt position.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Behavioral health hospital or healthcare experience preferred
Verbal ability to effectively express ideas and views for communication with (as appropriate) pediatric, adolescent,adult, and geriatric patients, visitors, and staff members.
Ability to read and write English language including basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
Ability to document appropriately
Cognitive ability to make judgments and problem solve.
Organizational ability to complete recreational therapeutic tech tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Capacity to relate to people in a manner to win confidence and establish rapport.
Flexibility to adjust to changing conditions and the various details of the job.
Continuously alert to potential safety risks and unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with licensed staff, organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish requiredfunctions; prioritizes workload, and completes assignments in a timely manner.
Provides an appropriate environment for the provision of care to individual patients by maintaining the patientmilieu in an orderly manner and by assisting in the maintenance of a neat work environment.
Records care given as well as observed responses to treatment, including patient’s participation in ADLs.Data is complete, accurate and comprehensive.
Applies principles of infection control in the provision of patient care.
Applies principles of growth and development, over the lifespan, to identify patient and caregiver needsrelative to age-specific needs by adapting patient care to the needs of the patient population assigned
Consistently implements standards for the behavioral health unit that promote the maintenance of patientrights to include: special patient rights applicable to a behavioral health unit; identification and reporting ofany suspected patient abuse; explanation of patient expectations; maintenance of confidentiality; adaptationof care for all ages of patients served, as noted above; ethical considerations; appropriate reporting of patientcomplaints.
Initiates personal learning activities to increase understanding & update appropriate skills through both formaland informal activities.
Supervise patient activity and monitor behavior at all time during groups
Implement, coordinate and engage in emergency and crisis intervention strategies and responses
Assist in performing functional assessments of behaviors and developing intervention strategies
Provide and/or accompany transport and supervision of patients
Work with patients to ensure needs and schedules are met
Support the patient and the interdisciplinary teams
Facilitate Recreational activities (groups)
Document group notes
Maintains the highest level of customer service via courtesy, compassion and positive communication.
Promotes the mission and vision of PAM Health within the work environment and the community.
Respects dignity and confidentiality by adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
Works in a manner that promotes safety; wears clothing appropriate to the performance of the job.
Participates in OSHA required training.
Follows universal precautions as appropriate for position; complies with Employee Health requirements forcontinued employment.
Reports unsafe practices to management.
Knows own role in case of an emergency.