Benefits of joining NPH as a Recreational Activity Associate
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
- Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
- Special tuition offers through Capella University
- Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
- Employee Discounts through LifeMart
- Leads and/or oversees individual and group activities on a daily basis, encouraging patient participation.
- Assists the Director with implementing scheduled/suggested activities utilizing various techniques, including games, arts, sports, crafts, music, dance, movement and drama assists with building and maintaining the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of their clients.
- Teach patients relaxation techniques and stretching exercises to assist with anxiety issues.
- Makes use of techniques/activities for introverted patients and those who are uncomfortable in social settings to draw them out and encourage participation in daily activities.
- Make use of physical activities to teach a person who has lost the use of one of his limbs or is paralyzed on one side, how to function with impaired mobility.
- Updates Director on patient participation/reaction to all activities and reports any out of norm behaviors/symptoms to the clinical team.
- Competes required documentation in accordance with hospital requirements
- Unpacks and stores ordered supplies; maintains the activity storage area in a neat, clean manner. Picks up supplies after each activity and returns furniture to its original position.
- Performs cleaning tasks to assist with infection control.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books; journals and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, etc.
- Floats to other units and/or facilities as assigned.
- Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures.
- Understands and adheres to NPH’s compliance standards as they appear in NPH’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and hospital regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
- CTRS not required but preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent required; One year of previous health related experience; previous experience in a psychiatric setting highly desirable
- CPR and De-escalation obtained during orientation.
- Works well with the patients in need of behavioral/recreational therapy; Able to lead and motivate people; Good planning and organizational skills; Ability to take initiative; Is creative and resourceful in their therapy techniques; Good computer skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrated organizational skills.