Recreational Therapy Aide Full Time-PACE of Southwest Michigan
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Job Location:
Saint Joseph, MN - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 18 - 19
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join Our Team as aRecreational Therapy Aide!
Why Youll Love Working Here:
- Career Growth & Development Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
- Wellness Program & Reimbursement Prioritize your health and well-beingreimbursed $120 a year!
- Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Enjoy Medical Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
- Retirement Savings Plan Secure your future with employer contributions.
- Daily Pay Get paid when YOU want!
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
Schedule: 40 hours per week Mon Fri 8am- 4:30pm
Department: PACE of Southwest Michigan
What Youll Do in This Role:
Join our compassionate team at PACE of Southwest Michigan as a Recreational Therapy Aide and help bring joy creativity and connection to the lives of our this role you will support therapeutic and recreational activities both at our day center and through home visits as directed helping older adults maintain wellness independence and social engagement. Youll assist in planning and leading fun meaningful activities while working alongside a supportive and dedicated interdisciplinary team. Every day offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists in the implementation of therapeutic activity programs to include group or individual recreational and social activities.
- Provides input into program plans.
- Assists in developing a monthly calendar of events for participants.
- Maintains general order in the activities area including daily clean up routine supply inventory and ordering for the recreation department.
- Plans and implements activities for dementia specific participants.
- Builds a sense of community and a warm social atmosphere in the Day Center in which participants can identify a support system.
- Completes progress reports and assessments.
- Communicates with facilities to assess participant activity and involvement.
- Attends IDT morning meeting care planning team huddles and care conferences as needed.
- Assist with transporting and escorting participants to and from activities in the Day Center.
- Completes SBAR form for any clinical participant concerns when in the Day Center.
- Provide reception desk coverage as needed.
- Assist with lunch (passing trays serving drinks) as needed.
- Document in behavior logs as needed.
- Completes home visits when directed.
What Youll Need:
- Minimum of one year of experience working with the frail and elderly required.
- CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
- Position requires a valid unrestricted drivers license.
The above is a summary of the position it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.
Ready to Make an Impact
At Brio Living Services were looking for compassionate dedicated individuals who are ready to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team. If this sounds like you wed love to have you join us!
Apply today and lets build a healthier future together!
ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT
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BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability or genetics in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
Req# 10397
Key Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Front Desk
- Teaching
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
