Activities Therapist / Art Therapist

Description

Implements and evaluates creative, individualized, and therapeutic activities for participant care plans.

Trains and teaches activity aides and activity leaders new activities to implement in the day centers as well as delegates assignments and supervises their performance.

May provide health education, training, consultation and support to aides, participants, and family caregivers that promote optimal well-being.

Plans and offers varied monthly programs and uses group and individual oriented interventions to maximize participants' cognitive and functional abilities. Offers therapeutic activities daily for participants with special needs.

Works with the Activity Specialist to plan and implement monthly community outings, agency wide special events and activity programming goals to enhance overall services by the department.

Works with Volunteer Coordinator monthly to recruit and orient appropriate volunteers for specific activities.

Documents participants' involvement in activities, and revises care plans as needed.

Participates in quarterly Quality Assurance program (with training from Activity Specialist), and/or other task/committee/special projects, as assigned by Activity Specialist.

Actively participates in team discussions offering feedback, ideas and suggestions, both on a day-to-day basis and in monthly department staff meetings.

May assist with personal care of participants as needed; for example, escorting the participant to the restroom and or toileting, and/or assistance with feeding.

Other related duties as assigned

Skills

recreational therapy, activities, health care, patient care

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, or other health-related field

Bilingual in Mandarin or Cantonese

Experience working with elderly patients or individuals with intellectual disabilities

Experience Level

Entry Level

About Actalent

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