Therapeutic Recreation Aide - Per Diem

Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, develops and implements individual and group general recreation programs to improve the functioning of patients diagnosed with a variety of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and developmental or age related needs. The therapeutic recreation aide will perform a variety of departmental and interdepartmental tasks in order to insure the successful provision of services related to leisure, technology, health and wellness, communication and mobility.

Requirements

Associates degree in health related field or 3 years of experience working within a healthcare setting providing recreation programming.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read, write and understand instructions in English.
Demonstrated proficiency with computers and system management.
Ability to lift and assist with patient transfers.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care under direction of' licensed/certified team members; individually, in groups, or on land.
Observes and reports changes in patient condition to appropriate team members.
Prioritizes tasks in order to complete assignments seeking supervisory guidance as needed.
Completes specific assigned tasks in accordance with Hospital Policies, Procedures and Protocols.
Accesses policies, procedures and guidelines as needed.
Obtains, organizes, cleans and competently utilizes equipment and supplies for activities and treatment.
Provides general maintenance and repair of equipment as assigned, including programming and technical assistance support.
Orient and supervise volunteers as appropriate.
Serve as a resource for maintenance level activities/equipment related to functional activities (leisure participation, mobility, communication, cognition).
Provide carryover for swallowing and specialized feeding programs acting as a resource for frontline staff.
Work with a variety of assistive technology equipment to support patient utilization acting as a resource for maintenance and troubleshooting of high and low tech devices.