Recreational Therapist - PACE

Providence • Portland, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Providence PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly that strives to keep older adults as healthy as possible living in the community through clinics, home visits and more. Join our team to help empower elders in your community to live active, independent lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Within 30 days of hire)
• National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (Within 6 months (180 days) of hire)

Nice To Haves

• 2 years providing recreation with the elderly or disabled.

Responsibilities

• Provides a variety of therapeutic social, recreational and diversional events for participants.
• Conducts individual assessment to identify the participants' individual interests/needs.
• Develops and implements an appropriate variety of individual and group activities.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Coordinates the recreation documentation for her/his assigned group of participants.
• Assists with training and supervising assigned volunteers and/or youth job program assistants/student interns and their activities.
• Leads facility-wide participant-centered events.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level