Recreation Therapy Assistant- Acute Medicine Surge 1B- Temporary Part Time

Duties :

• Be an active member of the interdisciplinary team. Attend family meetings as necessary to provide information and input into individual client and group programs.
• Provide activity programs and services under the direction of the full time Activity Therapist(s)
• Assist in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of appropriate activities for the various patient populations within the Medical 1B unit.
• Collaborate and communicate with the Activity Therapists on all levels of programming and identify any opportunities for improvement.
• Compliance with legislative, organizational and departmental regulations, standards and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control.
• Record and input statistical data into the Infomed System and Communicate with MDS office.
• Meet with new admissions to advise them of the programs and services offered. Refer to the monthly activity calendar.
• Responsible for personal development and skill building.
• Responsible to maintain current status with all unit communication, education and information.
• Engage in the annual self evaluation and performance development process.
• Other duties as assigned.

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