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Recreational Therapy Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Ypsilanti, MI - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 16 - 17
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Department: Day Center Ypsilanti MI
What Youll Do In This Role:
The Recreational Therapy Aide plays an important role in creating meaningful experiences that enrich the lives of our participants every day. Working alongside the Recreational Therapy team youll help plan and lead fun engaging activities that promote physical cognitive emotional and social well-being. From encouraging meaningful connections to supporting independence and enhancing quality of life youll make a lasting impact while helping participants stay active engaged and connected.
Department: Day Center Ypsilanti MI
What Youll Do In This Role:
The Recreational Therapy Aide plays an important role in creating meaningful experiences that enrich the lives of our participants every day. Working alongside the Recreational Therapy team youll help plan and lead fun engaging activities that promote physical cognitive emotional and social well-being. From encouraging meaningful connections to supporting independence and enhancing quality of life youll make a lasting impact while helping participants stay active engaged and connected.
Key Responsibilities
Activity Planning & Execution
- Assist with planning and leading engaging recreational and therapeutic activities including games crafts music exercise outings and special events.
- Support individualized and group programs including dementia-specific activities that promote participants physical cognitive emotional and social well-being.
- Collaborate with the Recreational Therapy team to develop activity calendars and provide input on programming based on participants interests abilities and needs.
Participant Engagement & Support
- Encourage and support participant engagement by creating a welcoming inclusive environment where everyone can actively participate and enjoy activities.
- Adapt activities to meet individual physical and cognitive needs while escorting participants safely to activities and community outings.
- Collaborate with the care team to promote meaningful participation and serve as a resource for participant engagement and recreational programming.
Environment & Supplies Management
- Set up and clean activity areas before and after programs.
- Maintain general order in recreation and activity spaces.
- Conduct routine supply inventory and assist in ordering materials for the department.
Documentation & Communication
- Maintain accurate attendance records for all activities.
- Document participation and behavioral changes in the participants medical record as required.
- Observe and report notable changes in participants behavior or participation to Recreational Therapist or clinical staff.
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.
Skills Knowledge & Expertise
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighting up to 35 pounds without assistance.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the elderly.
- CPR Certification within 6 months of employment.
Job Benefits
- 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-being reimbursed $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 Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
- 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!
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.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
