Recreational Therapist – PACE

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Recreation Therapist to support community-based elderly care programs in Portland, Oregon. The role emphasizes therapeutic recreation, assessment, and program development for participants with diverse needs.

You will collaborate with care teams, document thoroughly, and mentor volunteers and interns while leading community-focused events in a residential care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic social, recreational, and diversional activities.
• Conduct individual assessments to identify participant interests and needs.
• Develop and implement both individual and group activities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Coordinate recreation documentation.
• Train and supervise volunteers, interns, and youth program assistants.
• Lead facility-wide participant-centered events.

Skills

BLS certification

CTRS certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Role: Recreation Therapist supporting community-based elderly care programs.

Responsibilities: Provide therapeutic social, recreational, and diversional activities; conduct individual assessments to identify participant interests and needs; develop and implement both individual and group activities; participate in interdisciplinary care planning; coordinate recreation documentation; train and supervise volunteers, interns, and youth program assistants; lead facility-wide participant-centered events.

Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy; current BLS certification within 30 days of hire; certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist within 6 months; preferred experience includes at least 2 years working with elderly or disabled populations.

Key Duties: Support elder independence and health through engaging, participant-centered activities; collaborate with care teams; ensure thorough documentation; mentor volunteers and interns; lead community-focused events, fostering an inclusive environment.