Recreational Therapy Aide: -PACE of Southwest Michigan

Join Our Team as a Recreational Therapy Aide!

• 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 - 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

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 participants! You’ll assist in planning and leading a variety of fun, engaging, and therapeutic activities that promote wellness, independence, and a sense of community for older adults. Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working alongside a supportive and dedicated team.

• 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.

• Minimum of one-year experience working with frail and elderly, required.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire

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.

At Brio Living Services, we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals who are ready to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team. If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join us!

Apply today and let’s build a healthier future together!

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