Rehab Therapy & Unit Clerk: Patient-Centered Care Pro

Joint Township District Memorial Hospital; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Lake Health System is seeking a part-time Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to support geriatric patients through leisure assessments, activity planning, and family teaching. Responsibilities include completing assessments within 24 hours of admission, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and assisting in discharge planning.

Hours vary: 8:00 am–4:30 pm for Rehabilitation Therapy and 12:30 pm–9:00 pm for Unit Clerk.

Qualifications

• Basic skills in evaluating and treating geriatric patients, problem solving, and decision making.
• Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Certification preferred but not required.
• One year of experience as a recreation or activities assistant preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments of patient’s leisure training needs, abilities, and barriers within 24 hours of admission.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team in developing Individualized Treatment Plans.
• Evaluates patient’s ability and participation in leisure activities and discharge planning.
• Maintains therapeutic relationships, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

Skills

Geriatric care

Assessment

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Grand Lake Health System is seeking a part-time Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to support geriatric patients through leisure assessments, activity planning, and family teaching. Responsibilities include completing assessments within 24 hours of admission, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and assisting in discharge planning.

Hours vary: 8:00 am–4:30 pm for Rehabilitation Therapy and 12:30 pm–9:00 pm for Unit Clerk.