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About the unit

We are able to provide care for long term care residents and post-acute rehab patients. Nurse-patient ratios vary depending on the shift and the population you will be serving. Each designated unit focuses on patient specialties, such as general rehab, neuro rehab, traumatic brain injuries and cancer. Cedar Street offers various programs for residents to participate in including music therapy, expressive arts and a garden room.

About Rehab and Nursing Center Cedar

The Rehabilitation & Nursing Center – Cedar was designed with the word “home” in mind. The home is more spacious than the previous 52-year-old Fuller Street facility and boasts many new amenities, including four spacious interior courtyards; a new dining room; on-site dialysis den; art room, private and semiprivate rooms with their own window, restroom and shower; modern furnishings; and new technology, to make these community members feel at home.

Scope of work

The responsibilities of this position include planning, implementing / conducting and evaluating appropriate activity opportunities for patients. This role supports the health care team in promoting therapeutic services and / or programs. This role is also involved in conducting / implementing community and hospital based programs or special events as designated.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work / life balance goals. Learn more .

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

LIC-Driver's License - State of Michigan 60 days required

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Continuing Care 60 Days Or

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Continuing Care 60 Days

Preferred

Associate's Degree child life, child development, child psychology, early childhood education, recreational therapy or related degree

1 year of relevant experience working with the appropriate population served (geriatric, TBI, children, teenagers, or volunteers) and in the appropriate setting (long term care, children's hospital) - Based on Spectrum Health entity and department as appropriate

1 year of relevant experience program planning and development

Familiarity with music, crafts, exercise and group leadership- Based on Spectrum Health entity and department as appropriate

CRT-Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Certified (CTRS) - NCTRC National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification Upon Hire preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work / life balance goals. Learn more .

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Cedar Street Building - 1401 Cedar St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Recreational Therapy - RNC Cedar

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

8 to 4 : 30

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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