Benefits:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Training & development

Generations Home Care LLC - Recreational Therapist

The Recreational Therapist is an essential part of the Independence Program (IP) team reporting directly to Generations Home Care LLC, as well as the Independence Program Case Manager. More than one Veteran Warrior may be assigned to a Recreational Therapist if availability allows for adequate scheduling for the Veterans and their therapist. The male warrior we are hiring for needs a MALE Recreational Therapist to provide approximately 20 hours per month of support services. We provide training, supervision by Neuro Case Management and offer on-going professional enhancement educational webinars.

This is a community-based position working with Veterans who have brain injuries, PTSD, neurological disabilities and other cognitive or physical challenges. The Recreational Therapist will use recreational activities to help male warrior improve his physical, social, emotional, and cognitive well-being. Therapist will work in various settings, designing and implementing treatment plans, assessing patients, and collaborating with Generations Home Care LLC and Neuro Community Care Case Manager. This is a PART-TIME and PRN position and candidates must have at least 2 years of proven Recreational Therapist experience.

Job Responsibilities

Based on the established goals of an individualized Care Plan provides Veteran Warriors functional supports to achieve set goals.
Identifies barriers, triggers, or challenges in functional status in order to develop proactive interventions that promote continued independence.
Educates Veteran Warriors on how to develop necessary problem-solving skills and strategies solution driven role.
Provides positive support and be an advocate for the Veteran Warrior.
Provides assistance and guidance with identifying choices and making informed decisions that involve their activities and life.
Assists Veteran Warrior with improving community living and integration skills in a variety of settings such as shopping, church attendance, sporting events, recreation, club participation, classroom support, volunteer/employment support, etc.
Serves as a role model/mentor and maintains good communication/relationships with the Veteran Warrior, their families and referral sources.

Qualifications

Experience working with an individual professionally and/or a loved-one with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder a Plus!
2 years experience as a Recreational Therapist
Understanding of military culture or Veteran - preferred.
Retired/Semi retired male preferred
Behavioral health experience preferred.
Mentoring, coaching or training experience.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Proven experience working in a collaborative environment.
Caring, compassionate and have a high level of patience.

Please contact Generations Home Care Recruiter with any questions at 480-625-8369.

Compensation: $35.00 per hour

Becoming a Caregiver
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.

As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?

Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.

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Benefits of working as a Caregiver

Flexible work schedule

In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)

Being part of the family

Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)

Career advancement in a growing field

Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)

Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home

In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)