What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Therapist - Highlands Cumberland Care Center - PRN - 2nd Shift position at Huntsville Hospital Health System?
Overview
Reports directly to the Coordinator/Director of Activity Services or DON. Assists with the implementation of a comprehensive planned program of activities designed to meet the special needs of the geriatric, disabled and convalescent residents in the skilled nursing, extended-care facility.
Responsibilities
Assists in planning, organizing and implementing the activity program for residents individually and for groups of residents with similar interests, with specific emphasis on an activity program designed to meet the needs of room-bound residents. Willing to function in position as scheduled whether scheduled for split shifts, night shifts and/or weekend shifts.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Valid Driving License
About Us
Highlands Medical Center is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, HMC has the strength of a collaborative group of high-performing hospitals across North Alabama to share information, processes, ideas and best practices for continual enhancements to the care and services offered to meet the health care needs of our diverse community. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Highlands Medical Center stands out as one of the top-rated healthcare providers in the state.
In addition to Highlands Medical Center, the system provides many services through owned-entities across the community - Highlands Family Medicine, Highlands Home Health, Highlands Occupational Medicine, Highlands Surgical Services, Jackson County Family Medicine, Scottsboro OB-GYN, Highlands Pediatrics, and Highlands Care Center and Cumberland Care Center, two rehabilitation and long-term care nursing homes. With over 720 employees, HMC is one of the largest employers in Jackson County.