Recreational Therapist
Waimea, HI
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 63275490 Shift: full time/ANY SHIFT Description: This position works in a hospital, clinic, or long term care facility and is primarilyresponsible for directing an activity program to meet the patients /residents social,recreational, physical, educational and spiritual needs by using meaningful activity. TheActivity Programs are used to enable the patients/residents to function and maintaintheir dignity and fullest mental and physical capacity for as long as possible. Theseprograms are also used to enhance the patient s/resident s feelings of usefulness andencourage self-confidence, self-respect, and empowerment. The position also isresponsible for assessment, program development, performance improvement, budgetdevelopment/monitoring, and personnel management. The position may be required towork on shifts, including evenings, and weekends and holidays.Requirements:Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: Three (3) year of workexperience as a Activities Coordinator which involved the planning, assessing, andcoordinating a comprehensive Activity Program to enhance the patient s/resident ssocial, recreational, physical, educational and any other needs; human anatomy;administrative practices and procedures in directing patient/resident activityprograms and treatment procedures in a hospital or other medically oriented institution or program; budget preparation; and the ability to read, write, speak, andunderstand and communicate effectively with others in English; supervise anddirect the work of subordinates and plan and conduct training programs.Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers.Driver s License: Require a valid Driver s License. Additional Information:Holiday's - pay is based on hours worked day of: New Year s Day Independence Day Thanksgiving Christmas Day Once confirmed, please send a message to the facility via the Medefis portal with date of arrival on island as well as items remaining in order to complete compliance. Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91