Elderly Recreational Therapist - CTRS, Part-Time

Providence Health & Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Providence PACE in Washington is seeking a Recreational Therapist to develop and implement a diverse program of social, recreational, and diversional activities for participants.

You will assess individual interests, coordinate documentation, participate in interdisciplinary care planning, train volunteers, and lead facility-wide events to empower elders to stay active and independent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy is required.
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• Upon hire: Washington Recreational Therapist Registration.
• CTRS certification from NCTRC is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of therapeutic social, recreational and diversional activities.
• Perform individual assessment to identify participant interests/needs and develop activity plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and coordinate recreation documentation for assigned group.
• Assist with training and supervising volunteers/youth interns and their activities.
• Lead facility-wide participant-centered events.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy

Washington Recreational Therapist Registration

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) from National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)

BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Providence PACE in Washington is seeking a Recreational Therapist to develop and implement a diverse program of social, recreational, and diversional activities for participants.

You will assess individual interests, coordinate documentation, participate in interdisciplinary care planning, train volunteers, and lead facility-wide events to empower elders to stay active and independent.