Activity Aide

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The responsibilities of this position include planning, implementing/conducting and evaluating appropriate activity opportunities for patients. This role supports the health care team in promoting therapeutic services and/or programs. This role is also involved in conducting/implementing community and hospital based programs or special events as designated.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Continuing Care 60 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Continuing Care 60 Days required

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree child life, child development, child psychology, early childhood education, recreational therapy or related degree
• 1 year of relevant experience working with the appropriate population served (geriatric, TBI, children, teenagers, or volunteers) and in the appropriate setting (long term care, children's hospital) - Based on Spectrum Health entity and department as appropriate
• 1 year of relevant experience program planning and development
• Familiarity with music, crafts, exercise and group leadership- Based on Spectrum Health entity and department as appropriate.
• CRT-Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Certified (CTRS) - NCTRC National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily group and individual TR sessions in accordance with treatment goals and reports on content of sessions to direct report.
• Participates with planning group sessions, decorating and maintaining TR supplies and equipment.
• Is knowledgeable of residents information and updates.
• Follows resident precautions and conducts TR intervention accordingly.
• Assists with an ongoing evaluation of residents according to their background, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and needs for meaningful activity programs.
• Contributes positively to the Recreation Therapy Team and keeps direct report informed of significant issues.
• Ensures that required document for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees