Recreational Therapist: Empower Elders at PACE (Day Shift)

Providence Health & Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence PACE in West Seattle, WA is hiring a Recreational Therapist to lead therapeutic social and recreational activities for elderly participants. The role involves conducting assessments, designing individual and group activities, and coordinating documentation, with supervision of volunteers.

Schedule is Mon-Fri, day shift. Providence PACE emphasizes a mission to empower elders to live active, independent lives, with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative interdisciplinary care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Washington Recreational Therapist Registration required.
• National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (NCTRS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of therapeutic social, recreational and diversional events for participants.
• Conduct individual assessments to identify participants' interests and needs.
• Develop and implement a variety of individual and group activities.
• Coordinate recreation documentation for assigned group and assist with training and supervising volunteers.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy

Washington Recreational Therapist Registration

National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire

Job description

Providence PACE in West Seattle, WA is hiring a Recreational Therapist to lead therapeutic social and recreational activities for elderly participants. The role involves conducting assessments, designing individual and group activities, and coordinating documentation, with supervision of volunteers.

Schedule is Mon-Fri, day shift. Providence PACE emphasizes a mission to empower elders to live active, independent lives, with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative interdisciplinary care