Activity Therapy Aide: Flexible Schedule & Engaging Activities

State of Michigan; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's Department of Health & Human Services seeks an Activity Therapy Aide to assist in planning, implementing, and delivering therapeutic activities for patients, including recreational, social, physical, and vocational groups. You will engage patients in group and one-on-one settings, document observations, and coordinate with the care team to ensure dignity and respectful treatment.

The role requires high school education and may involve CDL in some positions.

Qualifications

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Some positions may require CDL as per state policy.
• Experience documenting observations and coordinating with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and perform therapeutic activities including groups and individual sessions.
• Engage patients in recreational, social, physical, and vocational activities daily.
• Document observations and communicate with the treatment team per policy.

Skills

Patient care

Group facilitation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

State of Michigan's Department of Health & Human Services seeks an Activity Therapy Aide to assist in planning, implementing, and delivering therapeutic activities for patients, including recreational, social, physical, and vocational groups. You will engage patients in group and one-on-one settings, document observations, and coordinate with the care team to ensure dignity and respectful treatment.

The role requires high school education and may involve CDL in some positions.