Life Enrichment Therapist - Center Line

PACE Southeast Michigan; Center Line (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Recreation Therapist to assist in planning and implementing recreation therapy groups tailored to meet the needs of participants. The role involves continuous evaluation and improvement of the program, participating in assessments, and ensuring documentation accuracy.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, be authorized to practice in Michigan, and have a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certificate. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to practice in Michigan.
• One year of experience with a frail or elderly population.
• Physical ability to assist participants with ambulation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development of the monthly recreation therapy calendar.
• Facilitates RT groups according to care plan goals.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of documentation.

Skills

Leadership ability

Excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to work with other disciplines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy/Leisure Services

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certificate

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Day Health Center Manager and according to departmental procedures, assists in the planning, developing and implementing recreation therapy groups that are designed to meet the social, physical, spiritual, emotional and cognitive needs of the participant. Informs the Activities Recreation Program Leader of necessary communications related to and including business unit, department and staff. The Recreation Therapist participates in the initial and interval assessment process of all candidates or participants of the PACE program. Communicates his/her assessment findings to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and assists in the formulation of a coordinated care plan to meet the individual needs of each participant. Continuously evaluates and seeks to improve the Recreation Therapy Program at the PACE Southeast Michigan.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates the development of the monthly recreation therapy calendar.
• Assures that all scheduled RT groups are carried out according to the monthly RT calendar.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and develop recreational groups to meet participant needs.
• Facilitates RT groups and stimulation in order to meet the RT care plan goals and needs of the participants.
• Coordinates with transportation supervisor in planning community out trips.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment and informs the Center Manager when supplies need to be replenished.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of all required documentation including intakes, care plans, reviews and progress notes.
• Maintains work area in an orderly and clean condition and ensures safety and well being of staff and others.
• Serves as an advocate for the participants and reports any unusual occurrences to the Center Manager and follows up with the necessary documentation.
• Demonstrates leadership ability when leading groups and in delegation of work with other disciplines.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills and demonstrates the ability to work with other disciplines.
• Attends team meeting.
• Maintains confidentiality of all participant information.
• Follows appropriate infection control policies and universal precautions to ensure participant safety.
• Performs any other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy/Leisure Services.
• Be legally authorized to practice in Michigan.
• A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certificate is required.
• Will only act within scope of his/her authority to practice.
• The physical ability to push occupied wheelchairs, furniture and to assist participants with ambulation.
• Must have one (1) year of experience with a frail or elderly population.