Psychiatric Recreation Technician

Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, every other weekend. Part time

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Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

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• Health grades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
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At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center

To provide care to patients with behavioral and substance disorders as it relates to recreational and occupational therapy.

• 1. CARE DELIVERY/THERPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS:
  Provides patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse within scope of practice. Plans and directs recreation therapy groups and activities for psychiatric and addiction patients. Meets with patients individually to assess and make recommendations to treatment team regarding patient issues. Recognizes and reports issues related to patient safety, including homicidal and suicidal behavior, as well as symptoms of escalating behavior.
• 2. Patient/Family Education Criteria A:
  Assesses the learning needs as it pertains to issues of occupational/recreational therapy of patient/family, Significant others. Patient/Family Education Criteria B:
  Plans and provides appropriate instruction as it relates to leisure activities, relaxation therapy, distraction techniques, and alternate, effective, coping skills Patient/Family Education Criteria C:
  Documents education given as well as patient's response
• 3. Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A:
  Provides at least one in-service to the staff as it relates to the role of recreational therapy and patient care. Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B:
  Attends at least 2 in-services as it relates to patient care issues and psychiatry. Professional and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C:
  Maintains Educational Record
• 4. Performs other duties as assigned.
• 5. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

• Required:
  
  Minimally requires an Associate's Degree in Recreational Therapy
• Minimum Experience:
  
  zero to six months
• Desired:
  None
• Company:
  Norwalk Hospital Association
• Org Unit: 338
• Department:
  Psych Unit
• Exempt:
  No
• Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly

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