Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | STEPS Recreation Assistant |
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Requisition Number | TE08120 |
Department Name | H1000:Eastern State Hospital Administration |
Work Location | Lexington, KY |
Salary Range | $15.00/hour plus shift differentials |
Type of Position | Temporary |
Position Time Status | Full-Time |
Required Education | |
Required Related Experience | |
Required License/Registration/Certification | |
Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time |
Shift | Evening/Weekends 12:30 pm-8:30 pm, days may vary due to working weekends. |
Job Summary | The ESH Recreation Assistant, under the supervision of a certified recreational therapist, assists withleisure activities to help patients with disabilities orillnesses. Through games, sports, crafts, and more,they maintain their patients’ physical and emotional well-being to help them integrate back into the community. Their roleinvolves observation and documentation of the client’s well-being and the delivery of appropriate services to promote optimalmental health in an inpatient setting. They facilitatethe implementation of the Personal Recovery Plan (PRP) within thescope of duties of a non-licensed professional. These duties alsoinclude screening/assessment, scheduling patients for classes,assisting with leading and co-leading recovery mall and on-unitgroups and activities as well as escorting patients to and fromactivities. |
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | High School Graduate orEquivalent is required. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Noexperience is required. The employee shall become familiar withHIPAA regulations and do their utmost to protect all protectedhealth information (PHI) and other personal or sensitiveinformation within their trust during state business byapplying appropriate safeguards and sharing only the informationrequired to deliver agency services. Any personal or sensitiveinformation overheard or seen by the employee will be keptconfidential by not sharing it with others, on or off thework-site grounds. Fully participate in all activities regardingeliminating the use of seclusion and restraints in patientcare including educational requirements, competency development activities, and meeting established performance goals andmeasures. Must have computer competency in approved systems. Musthave excellent customer service skills. |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience | |
Deadline to Apply | 03/26/2024 |
University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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