Recreational Tech

Overview

As a Recreational Technician, you will work closely with the Recreational Therapy and clinical teams to:

• Assist with and lead structured recreational and therapeutic activities for patients.
• Encourage patients to participate in group activities, games, exercise, arts and crafts, leisure activities, and other therapeutic programming.
• Help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for patients.
• Provide appropriate supervision and observation of patients during recreational activities.
• Assist with setting up, organizing, and cleaning activity areas and supplies.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and communicate professionally with patients.
• Observe patient behaviors and communicate concerns or significant changes to the appropriate clinical staff.
• Assist with maintaining patient safety and following established behavioral health safety procedures.
• Support de-escalation and redirection of patients when appropriate and within training.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, social workers, Mental Health Technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Document patient participation or other required information according to facility procedures.
• Follow all hospital policies related to patient rights, confidentiality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care and recreational programming.

Responsibilities

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in behavioral health, healthcare, recreation, education, childcare, activities, or a related environment is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate patients with different needs and abilities.
• Creative, energetic, patient, and dependable.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and patient confidentiality.