Activities Therapist

Overview:

Under the direction of the Nursing Director, assists with activity program in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, as well as established policy and procedures to assure that the spiritual, emotional, recreational, and social needs of the patient is met and maintained on an individual basis.
This position requires providing care/service to an acutely ill through rehabilitating adult and geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served.
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Centers strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Responsibilities:
Supports the departments Activities program to ensure regulatory requirements.
Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning staffing.
Coordinates activity program to the team including Nursing and other related departments.
Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into care.
Documents patient activity participation and keeps records updated
Maintains effective communication with the healthcare team.
Provides feedback to supervisor on an on-going basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Maintains activity therapy supplies and equipment in an orderly and safe manner.
Attends in-services, seminars, etc. to promote learning.
Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered.
Utilizes universal precautions at all times to prevent and control infections.
Establishes customer service initiatives to ensure ultimate customer service is provided in order to achieve targeted outcomes.
Maintains a professional and ethical relationship among residents and their families in accordance to hospital standards & organizational welfare.
Supports the hospitals goals and objectives in providing a safe and excellent quality of care and customer service.
Oversees and communicates with Activity Therapist Assistant
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters Degree
Two years of experience preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Chinese) preferred
Current BLS card (or within 6 months of hire)
Current MAB (or within 6 months of hire)
Current Registration or be eligible for Registration with the American Art Therapy Association, American Dance Therapy Association, National Association for Music Therapy, American Occupational Therapy Association, California Board of Park and Recreation personnel, or the National Therapeutic Recreation Society.