Therapeutic Activities Specialist (Day Shift)

Hudson Regional Hospital; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Hospital in Hoboken, NJ seeks an Activity Aide for a full-time, day shift. The role involves evaluating and treating patients using therapeutic activities, planning group activities, and collaborating with the health care team to support hospital performance improvements.

Requirements include a BA/BS in a related field, 2–4 years experience, English communication skills, and Basic Life Support certification. The position includes a 8-hour day shift with rotational weekend work.

Qualifications

• Education: BA or BS in therapeutic activities related field.
• Experience: 2–4 years related experience.
• Skills: Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform diversified duties within time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats child, adult and geriatric patients using activities that promote increased physical, social and cognitive functioning.
• Plans and implements small group activities.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team, and is an active participant in departmental as well as hospital wide Performance Improvement Plans.

Skills

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Priority setting

Time management

Problem solving

Education

BA or BS in therapeutic activities

Job description

Hudson Regional Hospital in Hoboken, NJ seeks an Activity Aide for a full-time, day shift. The role involves evaluating and treating patients using therapeutic activities, planning group activities, and collaborating with the health care team to support hospital performance improvements.

Requirements include a BA/BS in a related field, 2–4 years experience, English communication skills, and Basic Life Support certification. The position includes a 8-hour day shift with rotational weekend work.