Therapeutic Activities Assistant - Mdhc

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V/SO

Therapeutic Activities Assistant coordinates recreational and related activities for Medical Day Care Program that provide for client care, treatment, rehabilitation and social and psychological adjustment. Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carries over creative therapeutic activities appropriate for children's developmental levels.

2. Assists children in homework, tutoring them when necessary.

3. Serves nutritional snacks and meals to children in accordance with program requirements.

4. Acts as a role model for children providing a positive example of maturity, and responsibility.

5. Follows directives/suggestions from Senior Therapeutic Activities Assistants regarding program decisions.

6. Escorts children in a safe, appropriate manner.

7. Maintains program space, setting up and cleaning up the room before and after each use and ensuring that toys and equipment are properly disinfected after each use.

8. Follows safety precautions, notices potential hazardous situations and takes corrective action.

9. Implements therapeutic goals using modeling, positive reinforcement, encouragement, verbal cues, prompting, firm limit setting and support.

10. Completes Daily contact notes in the eMR.

Formal education required :

High school diploma required.

Some college work in education; psychology or recreation preferred.

Previous experience required:

Two years experience working with children.