Life Enrichment Therapist

Under general direction of the Activities Recreation Program Leader and according to departmental procedures, assists in the planning, developing and implementing recreation therapy groups that are designed to meet the social, physical, spiritual, emotional and cognitive needs of the participant. Informs the Activities Recreation Program Leader of necessary communications related to and including; business unit, department and staff.  The Recreation Therapist participates in the initial and interval assessment process of all candidates or participants of the PACE program. Communicates his/her assessment findings to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and assists in the formulation of a coordinated care plan to meet the individual needs of each participant.  Continuously evaluates and seeks to improve the Recreation Therapy Program at the PACE Southeast Michigan.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the development of the monthly recreation therapy calendar.
• Assures that all scheduled RT groups are carried out according to the monthly RT calendar.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and develop recreational groups to meet participant needs.
• Facilitates RT groups and stimulation in order to meet the RT care plan goals and needs of the participants.
• Coordinates with transportation supervisor in planning community out trips.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment and informs the Center Manager when supplies need to be replenished.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of all required documentation including intakes, care plans, reviews and progress notes.
• Maintains work area in an orderly and clean condition and ensures safety and well-being of staff and others.
• Serves as an advocate for the participants’ and reports any unusual occurrences to the Center Manager and follows up with the necessary documentation.
• Demonstrates leadership ability when leading groups and in delegation of work with other disciplines.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills and demonstrates the ability to work with other disciplines.
• Attends team meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of all participant information.
• Follows appropriate infection control policies and universal precautions to ensure participant safety.
• Performs any other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy/Leisure Services.
• Be legally authorized to practice in Michigan. (A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certificate is required).
• Will only act within scope of his/her authority to practice.
• The physical ability to push occupied wheelchairs, furniture and to assist participants with ambulation.
• Must have one (1) year of experience with a frail or elderly population.