Under supervision, provides a total health oriented recreation program in both individual and group settings to include:  physical, creative arts, social, orientation, validation, reminiscence, sensory stimulation, living skills, esteem building and intellectual stimulation for residents of LTC and swing bed patients.  Adapts groups to the individual needs of residents with varying degrees of physical and mental disabilities.  Provides special activities to meet the special needs of the cognitively impaired and the diverse cultural mix of the residents.  Under supervision, assesses and sets recreational goals and objectives for residents, evaluates progress or identifies regression, and documents daily attendance.  Requires participation in Interdisciplinary Care Conference.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Seward Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

Coursework/Training:

Preferred qualifications:

Coursework/Training: Two years of college. 1 year as a health care provider in a health care facility. 6 months as an activity therapy assistant.

 

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.