Therapeutic Activities Specialist

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time off

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Pulaski Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pulaski, Virginia is seeking a high energy Activities Professional who will assist in the coordination and implementation of recreational activities for our patients.

The Activities Assistant helps plan, conduct, and evaluate scheduled activities within a busy Activities Department and will lead group activities, maintain attendance records, collect oral histories, and complete patient assessments and care plans as directed.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, with at least one year in a therapeutic activities program.
• Certification by the National Council for Activity Professionals (NCAP).
• Completion of a state-approved activities training course.
• Enrollment in a state-approved activities training course upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination, planning, conducting, and evaluation of scheduled activities for patients.
• Lead group activities and maintain attendance records.
• Collect oral histories and complete patient assessments, progress notes, and care plans as directed by the Activities Director.

Skills

Group activities

Attendance records

Patient assessments

Care plans

Education

Associate degree (2 years)

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

NCAP certification

Job description

Pulaski Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pulaski, Virginia is seeking a high energy Activities Professional who will assist in the coordination and implementation of recreational activities for our patients.

The Activities Assistant helps plan, conduct, and evaluate scheduled activities within a busy Activities Department and will lead group activities, maintain attendance records, collect oral histories, and complete patient assessments and care plans as directed.