Activities Therapy Aide 6-E8

State of Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan’s Michigan Veterans Homes at Grand Rapids seeks an Activities Therapy Aide to plan, coordinate, document, and implement therapeutic activities with an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes meeting member needs within federal and CMS guidelines.

Education typically requires a high school diploma; various experience levels are defined (Aide 6/7/E8) and some positions may require a CDL. View the full job spec for details.

Qualifications

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, document and implement all therapeutic activities with an interdisciplinary team.
• Meet the needs and interests of every member while adhering to Federal, Veteran Affairs and CMS regulations.
• Work within Michigan Veterans Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) to support Activity Therapy programs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Under the direction of the Activity Therapy Manager, the Activity Therapy Aide is responsible for working with an interdisciplinary team to plan, coordinate, document and implement all therapeutic activities at Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. (MVHGR). The Activity Therapy Aide also is responsible for meeting the needs and interests of every member by adhering to Federal, Veteran Affairs and CMS regulations.

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Activities Therapy Aide 6

No specific type or amount is required.

Activities Therapy Aide 7

One year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.

Activities Therapy Aide E8

Two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 7.

Some positions within this job may require possession of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/ActivitiesTherapyAide.pdf