Recreation Activities Instructor - Visual Arts
City of Norfolk
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Activities Therapy Aide 6-E8
State of Michigan
Military and Veterans Affairs - Michigan Veteran Homes
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping to plan, organize, and run fun and therapeutic activities for veterans living in a state home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, while working closely with a team to meet residents' needs and follow health rules.
It's a supportive role in a caring environment focused on improving veterans' well-being through engaging programs.
A good fit would be someone patient, creative, and experienced in group activities or caregiving, with a passion for serving those who served our country.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- For level 6: No prior experience required
- For level 7: One year of experience as an Activities Therapy Aide 6 or equivalent
- For level E8: Two years of experience as an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year at level 7 or equivalent
- Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement therapeutic activities
- Knowledge of Federal, Veterans Affairs, and CMS regulations
- Possible requirement for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate state vehicles
Full Job Description
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Under the direction of the Activity Therapy Manager, the Activity Therapy Aide is responsible for working with an interdisciplinary team to plan, coordinate, document and implement all therapeutic activities at Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids.
(MVHGR). The Activity Therapy Aide also is responsible for meeting the needs and interests of every member by adhering to Federal, Veteran Affairs and CMS regulations.
To view the full position description, please click here.Requirements
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Activities Therapy Aide 6
No specific type or amount is required.
Activities Therapy Aide 7
One year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.
No specific type or amount is required.
Activities Therapy Aide 7
One year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.
Activities Therapy Aide E8
Two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 7.
Two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 7.
Additional Information
Some positions within this job may require possession of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/ActivitiesTherapyAide.pdf
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