What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Aide Greenville position at Corewell Health?
Job Summary
The responsibilities of this position include planning, implementing/conducting and evaluating appropriate activity opportunities for patients. This role supports the health care team in promoting therapeutic services and/or programs. This role is also involved in conducting/implementing community and hospital based programs or special events as designated.
Essential Functions
- Conducts daily group and individual TR sessions in accordance with treatment goals and reports on content of sessions to direct report. Participates with planning group sessions, decorating and maintaining TR supplies and equipment.
- Is knowledgeable of residents information and updates. Follows resident precautions and conducts TR intervention accordingly.
- Assists with an ongoing evaluation of residents according to their background, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and needs for meaningful activity programs.
- Contributes positively to the Recreation Therapy Team and keeps direct report informed of significant issues.
- Ensures that required document for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Continuing Care 60 Days Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Continuing Care 60 Days
Preferred
- Completion of State of Michigan approved CNA Training Course
- CRT-Nursing Assistant - Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems within 90 days
- Associate's Degree child life, child development, child psychology, early childhood education, recreational therapy or related degree
- 1 year of relevant experience working with the appropriate population served (geriatric, TBI, children, teenagers, or volunteers) and in the appropriate setting (long term care, children's hospital) - Based on Spectrum Health entity and department as appropriate
- 1 year of relevant experience program planning and development
- Familiarity with music, crafts, exercise and group leadership- Based on Spectrum Health entity and department as appropriate
- CRT-Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Certified (CTRS) - NCTRC National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification Upon Hire preferred
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Greenville Hospital - 615 S Bower - GreenvilleDepartment Name
Recreational Therapy RNC - Greenville HospEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
7.5Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Days Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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