Recreational Therapist jobs in Kalamazoo, MI
Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Participant Care Assistant - Recreational Therapy
- Senior Care Partners PACE
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Kalamazoo, MI
FULL_TIME
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Participant Care Assistant, Recreational Therapy - PortageFinding your perfect work is more than a notion. The optimal position is when you can combine your passion and purpose with the right company. Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. understands and commits to the value of taking care of business from the inside out. We are a company that:
- promotes trust and rewards employees’ efforts
- commits to your professional growth
- provides work that is challenging and an opportunity to grow and learn new skills
- encourages collaboration with amazing talent that see themselves as being part of a greater mission
- provides competitive pay and benefits
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) offers a variety of services, with many of them provided onsite at a PACE Center. Our mission is to empower independence and autonomy for participants and their support systems through exceptional interdisciplinary and integrated geriatric care. PACE is an alternative to nursing home care and through an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides, we coordinate and provide preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community.Primary Purpose
Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities for participants of Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E.Accountability Chart Key Roles- Assist with development of activities
- Prepare and perform recreational activities
- Assist in personal care needs of participants in the center or in the participant’s home.
Duties and Responsibilities
Prior to being eligible to perform this job, all PCA’s will have training provided by Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. in all the duties and responsibilities outlined below. PCA’s will demonstrate competence in performing the necessary skills and only perform those skills outlined on the plan of care.- Assists in the implementation of therapeutic activity programs to include group and individual recreational and social activities.
- Dementia specific programming
- Assists with engaging participants with advanced dementia in appropriate activities.
- Assists with overseeing the daily flow of activities in the memory care space.
- Facilitates activities that may include small group programming, one-on-one programming, and sensory stimulation.
- Provides input to promote effective activity programming according to a participant’s abilities and preferences.
- Assists with community outings and special events for Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. participants.
- Assists in developing a monthly calendar of events for participants.
- Maintains general order in the activities area, including daily clean up, routine supply inventory and ordering supplies for the recreation department.
- Serves as a resource to staff.
- Documents in the participant’s medical record as required by policy.
- Must care, support, and collaborate with everyone involved in participant's care including the participant’s family using the patient-family centered care approach.
- May assist with delivery of supplies to participants homes as assigned by the Area Day Center Department Leader or designee
- Assist participants with ADLs in the center
- May assist participants with IADL’s, ADLs, and/or other appropriately assigned tasks in the participants home under Emergency Staffing situations as assigned by the Area Day Center Department Leader or designee.
- Responsible for completing all required education and file requirements on time.
- Keeps leader informed of problems or issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Leader ResponsibilitiesThis position has no leader responsibilities.
Qualifications- Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma, or equivalent.
- Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant or complete PCA training that is provided by Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E.
- Education or training in geriatrics, including dementia preferred.
- Experience working with cognitively impaired adults preferred.
- Well-developed ability to show discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Detail oriented with good problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer skills desired.
- Minimum of one-year experience working with the frail, elderly, or long-term care population.
- Specific Requirements
- Demonstrates our core values of compassion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
- Champion of Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. philosophy.
- Reliable transportation; current valid Michigan driver’s license and car insurance.
- Must possess current ServSafe certification or willing and able to obtain as offered by Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E.
- Possess current CPR certification by AHA or The American Red Cross or willing and able to obtain as offered by Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E.
- Ability to participate in the Participant Care Assistant Training through Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E.
- Immunizations and vaccines must be current or medical documentation must be provided from a medical provider with reason (s) to request waiver. (Hepatitis B, TB, MMR, Varicella, TDaP, Flu, COVID-19)
- Must provide exceptional customer service in support of all staff, external partners, and participants.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult participants.
- Must have the ability to get along harmoniously with others in a team environment.
- Possess the ability to collaborate effectively with other IDT members.
Work Environment- Has a visible presence while working in the center and is subject to frequent interruptions.
- Communicates with staff, participants, caregivers, and other organizations as necessary.
- Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays as necessary.
- Possess the ability to coordinate leisure interests for participants.
- May be subject to exposure to TB, AIDS, and/or Hepatitis B virus.
- Subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, disaster, etc.).
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel between centers as needed; current valid Michigan driver’s license and current valid vehicle insurance required.
- Physical Demands (With or without accommodations)
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with participants, personnel, and support agencies.
- Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset within the Senior Care Partners
Physical Demands (With or without accommodations)
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with participants, personnel, and support agencies.
- Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset participants within the Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. Program and/or center.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Lift up to 20 pounds as needed.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of participants during emergency and/or disaster situations.
- 16 Days Ago
Participant Care Assistant - Recreational Therapy
- Senior Care Partners PACE
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Battle Creek, MI
FULL_TIME
- Participant Care Assistant, Recreational Therapy - Portage Finding your perfect work is more than a notion. The optimal position is when you can combine your passion and purpose with the right company...
- 9 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- Trustaff
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Battle Creek, MI
FULL_TIME
- As a Physical Therapist, you?ll work closely with patients to improve their movement and manage pain. PTs are a critical part of rehabilitation, treatment, and preventionfor patients with injuries or ...
- 10 Days Ago
Clinical Therapist
- New Oakland Family Centers
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Portage, MI
FULL_TIME
- New Oakland Family Centers provides comprehensive behavioral health and substance abuse services for consumers across Michigan, in both outpatient and partial hospitalization settings. Location: Porta...
- 2 Days Ago
Respiratory Therapist
- 10bits
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Kalamazoo, MI
CONTRACTOR
- 10bits is a Healthcare and Professional Staffing Company. From nursing staffing, temp to hire, and permanent to healthcare contracts, 10bits provides hospitals and medical facilities with high-quality...
- 2 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- United States Air Force
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Portage, MI
FULL_TIME
- GETTING BODIES BACK IN MOTIONWhen Airmen suffer from illness or injury, their motor functions can be adversely compromised. Providing services that help restore function, improve mobility and relieve ...
- 7 Days Ago
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Licensed Master Social Worker
- Behavioral Care Solutions
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Kalamazoo, MI
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Behavioral Care Solutions has been the largest psychiatric services provider in lon...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Psychiatrist - Kalamazoo, MI
- PsychPlus
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Kalamazoo, MI
- Role and Compensation: Monday to Friday Inpatient coverage Salary: $350k MUST HAVE: Licensed in Michigan Why Psychplus? ...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,167 per week
- Planet Healthcare
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Kalamazoo, MI
- Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Job Description...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,843 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Kalamazoo, MI
- Aequor Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Job Descriptio...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,123 per week
- IDR Healthcare
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Kalamazoo, MI
- IDR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Job Description & ...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,022 per week
- Reliable Nurse Staffing
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Kalamazoo, MI
- Reliable Nurse Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Job Desc...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,882 per week
- Host Healthcare
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Kalamazoo, MI
- Host Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,931 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Kalamazoo, MI
- Go Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Job Description & ...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Kalamazoo, Michigan
Most of Kalamazoo is on the southwest bank of a major bend in the Kalamazoo River, with a small portion, about 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), on the opposite bank. Several small tributaries of the Kalamazoo River, including Arcadia Creek and Portage Creek, wind through the city. The northeastern portion of Kalamazoo sits in the broad, flat Kalamazoo Valley, while the western portions of Kalamazoo climb into low hills to the west and south. Several small lakes are found throughout the area.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Kalamazoo has a total area of 25.11 square miles (65.03 km2), ...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$54,830 to $68,127
Kalamazoo, Michigan area prices
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