Reiki Practitioner

One Brooklyn Health•New York, NY

33d

About The Position

Provides Reiki healing techniques to pediatric residents with a variety of clinical needs ranging from rehabilitation to complex and chronic medical conditions. The practitioner will be a part of a multidisciplinary team and work alongside our pediatricians, rehabilitation experts, nurses, and Child Life team in identifying, addressing, and treating individualized needs of our residents.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a medical or rehabilitative setting.
Experience working with pediatrics, especially individuals with special needs and medically fragile conditions.
Ability to read, write and interpret documents.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers.
Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook/Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work.
Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding.
Reiki Certification required.
Position requires prolonged periods of sitting,standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.
May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distances.
May be required to handle/assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds/procedure stations.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but potential for exposure.

Nice To Haves

Reiki Master Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates residents to determine individualized needs and treatment plan in effort to promote therapeutic goals and positive health outcomes.
Collects case history prior to sessions with residents in order to ascertain precautions and contraindications for energy healing.
Provides Reiki sessions to referred residents either bedside, in their wheelchairs, or a designated space cleared by an MD.
Provides services for family members, and on special occasions for staff, to promote relaxation and stress reduction.
Must be comfortable working with and demonstrates understanding of individuals with special needs and medically complex conditions.
Maintains a clean, hygienic, courteous, and professional work environment. Identifies environmental safety hazards and corresponding preventive/protective measures.
Complies with HIPAA regulations and resident confidentiality.
Maintains progress notes and other required documentation.
Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to performing job duties.
Maintains updated license stipulated by the New York State regulations.
Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to a quality work environment.
Demonstrates compliance in Department of Health and KJMC infection control policy and procedures, especially as it relates to Covid-19.
All other duties as requested.