JOB REQUIREMENTS: WHO WE ARE: Wood County Norwood Health Center has agreat passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer,we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differingopinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning andimprovement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication areencouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is ashared goal across all departments. If you have a background in mentalhealth and a passion to help the members of our community, pleaseconsider joining our team! WHAT WE OFFER: In addition to who we are,Wood County team members are offered competitive salaries, flexibleschedules, and excellent benefits, including: *Health Insurance - weoffer low premiums and low deductibles, with excellent coverage!*Dental Insurance *Vision Insurance *Wisconsin Retirement System(WRS) - This is one of the best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.!*457 deferred compensation plan *Vacation and Sick Time - Startaccruing for both on your first day! *10 Paid Holidays *FlexibleSpending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medicalexpenses *Life Insurance *Short and Long-Term Disability *WellnessIncentive Plan *Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Benefitsoffered to PT & FT employees. Purpose of Position The purpose of thisposition is to assist with recreational therapy activities and groupswithin the hospital unit for patient physical, mental, social andpsychological well-being. The work is performed under the supervision ofthe Occupational Therapist (OTR). This position is scheduledevery-other-weekend (Saturday & Sunday) Essential Duties andResponsibilities The following duties are normal for this position.These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Otherduties may be required and assigned. 1. Transport residents to and fromactivities. Assist, encourage and motivate residents to participate indaily activity programs, both individual and in groups according toestablished calendar of events. 2. Set up and take downequipment/supplies for activities. 3. Cover activities on weekends,holiday\'s and in the absence of the OTR. 4. Follow the calendar ofevents for the weekend activities on the hospital unit. 5. Work with theSocial Workers on the weekends to do group and individual therapy withpatients. 6. Maintain activity attendance records and chart progress. 7.Report decline in patient participation and status to the nursing staffand OTR when necessary. 8. Participate in treatment team meetings asneeded. 9. Responsible to know and practice the Safety policies of theCounty and Norwood. Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribedmanner. Additional Tasks and Responsibilities While the following tasksare necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential partof the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unitmembers. 1. Assist volunteers. 2. Assist with long term care unitactivities, as needed. 3. Attend required meetings and completein-service training as assigned. 4. Communicates and interactsprofessionally, effectively and tactfully with residents, patients,visitors, families and peers. 5. If current on the nurse aide registry(CNA), may work additional hours as a psych tech. 6. Any other duties asmay be assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: -Priorwork experience providing recreational activities in groups orindividually, preferably with persons with mental illness preferred.-Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalentknowledge, skills and abilities. -Ability to perform data entry andretrieval of information in computer terminal required and to learn anyupgrades and changes which may occur. ***** APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: careers.co.wood.wi.us