Recreational Therapist Aide - PT - 24hr - Day - $10K SIGN ON BONUS

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$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS - DOE Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. Summary: Assist the current Activity Therapist with providing therapeutic activities for patients during hospitalization. Responsibilities: 1. Assists in planning and organization of creative programs that will motivate residents both physically and mentally encompassing program diversity. Implements recreation programs via 1:1 visit, bedside visit, small and large group settings. 2. Assists residents in maintaining or restoring cognitive performance, psychosocial well-being, behavioral awareness, physical well-being, and spiritual awareness. 3. Maintain equipment and supplies at appropriate levels for the provision of services. 4. Works closely with the appropriate interdisciplinary team members regarding program implementation to provide continuity with other resident services. Observe and report any changes in residents condition to charge nurse. Follow individualized plan of care and goals for residents. 5. Assists in resident motivation to attend scheduled programs, transporting residents to and from the program location and implementing the program session, utilizing correct body mechanics. 6. Completes documentation on a daily and/or as needed basis as directed by Activities Therapist and Program Manager. 7. Maintains a courteous, friendly manner and respects the rights and dignity of each resident. 8. Attends in-service programs. Attends departmental staff meetings. 9. Contributes to interdisciplinary care meetings. REQUIREMENTS: High school Diploma / GED 1 year of experience as Recreational Therapist Aide Experience in a nursing home or hospital setting preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Company: Sharon Hospital Org Unit: 938 Department: Psych Unit Exempt: No Salary Range: $17.60 - $33.48 Hourly