Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.
Under supervision develops and provides therapeutic activities appropriate to the physical and developmental age of the patient with a primary focus on a safe environment.
2. Provides a variety of age specific therapeutic activities and recreational interventions. Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
3. Conducts special events as assigned. Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
4. Escorts patients to and from the unit safely.
5. Attends and participates in Treatment Team meeting, maintaining current documentation of patient’s progress toward identified goals.
6. Motivates patients to participate in scheduled activities within their identified physical and mental capabilities. Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
7. Clear and concise documentation relating to patient observations and interactions Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
8. Adheres to policies and procedures and demonstrates practices that ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, co-workers and self.
9. Accurately follows directions of Educational Services Coordinator and licensed personnel.
10. CPR certification.
11. MOAB/CPI certification.
-Uses common sense and special skill to care for patients.
-Understands technical information applicable to job function and caring for patients.
-Responds quickly in an emergency with appropriate action.
- Communicates with people.
- Changes from one duty to another frequently.
- Follows and/or gives precise instructions.
- Records and interprets information accurately.
Education:
Two year college or 3 years related work experience mental health.
Experience:
3 years mental health
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.
