RECREATION WORKER

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Harlan, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Worker is responsible for performing basic activity programs for patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with successful completion of the State Activities Course.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Three (3) to six (6) months’ on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training may be required and given, to work in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Encourages patients to participate in social and recreational activities and to maintain cleanliness of their area.
• Observes assigned patients as they interact on the ward and with family and friends to detect unusual behavior. Reports observations to team nurse for charting purposes.
• Assists in teaching good grooming and personal hygiene skills.
• Assists in crisis situations through non-violent techniques, restraints or seclusion of the patient.
• Interacts with patients during unstructured periods and assists new patients in their orientation to their surroundings.
• Accompanies patients to activities and therapy sessions, including off hospital grounds.
• Observe patients to insure that they do not leave the grounds unattended.
• Participate in team conferences, ward classes, in-service education programs and committees.
• Maintains work area in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED