Lead Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our main campus is located on 20+ acres just north of mid-town Miami, and is home to our support departments like Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team .

Job Title : Lead Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for maintaining the Therapeutic Recreation programs, as listed in the units' monthly activities calendar, including group and one-to-one therapeutic recreation to all residents including those with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related disorders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitates the therapeutic recreation programs by assisting residents during group activities, ensures following of the activity schedule, and provides assistance with transportation for residents during recreation activities.

• Supervises the day-to-day functions of Therapeutic Recreation Assistant assigned to you, including disseminating pertinent information

• Responsible for weekly updates to leadership regarding activities reports

• Reviews morning census for new admissions, completes an initial assessment within 48 hours of admission and properly documents in electronic health records by end of shift

• Prepares accurate, complete, and legible patient/resident's documentation established department deadlines for recording documentation.

• Engages with residents, families, and co-workers to meet their needs as it relates to patient/resident care while using customer service competencies.

• Responsible for all aspects of planning, organizing, and assisting in special events with external entities.

• Plans, organizes, and assists residents in field trips on a monthly basis

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience:

• Eligible for certification as therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or

• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic recreation program, or

• Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or

• Has completed a training course approved by the state of Florida

Licenses/Certifications:

• CPR and First-Aid Certification preferred

Abilities required:

• Friendly, outgoing, positive personality

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of the work group, residents, families, and volunteers

• Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly

• Basic computer knowledge required

• Able to walk/stand/transport residents in their wheelchair the entire shift

• Knowledge of documentation desirable

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS:

Environment Work Conditions:

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

• Required to walk reasonable distances

• Pushing and pulling of patients from 50-450 pounds in wheelchairs

Infectious Material Exposure:

• Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to

• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability

• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills

• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information

• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication

• Able to speak, read and write English

• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job

• Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values

• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines

• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more .

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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