Recreational Therapy Assistant

Brio Living Services•Ypsilanti, MI

12d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreational Therapy Aide plays an important role in creating meaningful experiences that enrich the lives of our participants every day. Working alongside the Recreational Therapy team, you'll help plan and lead fun, engaging activities that promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. From encouraging meaningful connections to supporting independence and enhancing quality of life, you'll make a lasting impact while helping participants stay active, engaged, and connected.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to lift and move objects weighting up to 35 pounds without assistance.
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the elderly.
CPR Certification within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and leading engaging recreational and therapeutic activities, including games, crafts, music, exercise, outings, and special events.
Support individualized and group programs, including dementia-specific activities, that promote participants' physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.
Collaborate with the Recreational Therapy team to develop activity calendars and provide input on programming based on participants' interests, abilities, and needs.
Encourage and support participant engagement by creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone can actively participate and enjoy activities.
Adapt activities to meet individual physical and cognitive needs while escorting participants safely to activities and community outings.
Collaborate with the care team to promote meaningful participation and serve as a resource for participant engagement and recreational programming.
Set up and clean activity areas before and after programs.
Maintain general order in recreation and activity spaces.
Conduct routine supply inventory and assist in ordering materials for the department.
Maintain accurate attendance records for all activities.
Document participation and behavioral changes in the participant’s medical record, as required.
Observe and report notable changes in participants behavior or participation to Recreational Therapist or clinical staff.