Part-time Recreation Assistant

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

4 weeks PTO

7 holidays

Disability insurance

Health Insurance

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods in East Haven, CT is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support the Therapeutic Recreation Director in developing and delivering therapeutic recreational services for all residents, in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

You will help implement a full range of activities, encourage resident participation, honour Residents’ Bill of Rights, and coordinate with staff to plan events while observing religious days and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and able to provide weekend coverage of recreation activities.
• Preferred: at least one year experience in rehabilitative or geriatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of therapeutic recreational services.
• Encourage resident participation in therapeutic recreational activities.
• Maintain awareness of Residents’ Bill of Rights and report grievances.
• Observe religious days and community events when planning activities.

Skills

Driver's license

Weekend availability

Job description

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods is a 120 bed, skilled nursing community located in East Haven, CT. Easily accessible from I95N and I95S. Laurel Woods was designed to meet the needs of today’s post operative patient. Blending superior programs and services within a contemporary healing environment. Laurel Woods is available for your Short-Term Rehab and Long-Term Care needs. We consider our patients family. We have exceptional longevity with our staff and they provide outstanding care and compassion. A great facility to be a part of.

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

Together with the Therapeutic Recreation Director, the Recreation Assistant assists in the development and execution of therapeutic recreational services to all residents with supervision in accordance with federal, state and local standards. Helps ensure the highest quality recreation program is provided.

The Recreation Assistant assists in the development of a full range of therapeutic recreational programs and activities for all residents with appropriate concern for residents’ physical and emotional limitations, and individual interests. Ensures observance of religious days, social events, national holidays and traditional celebrations when planning residents’ calendar of events. Utilizes community support in establishing volunteer programs and intergenerational events. Encourages resident participation in therapeutic recreational activities. Carries out activities appropriate to resident’s level of functioning.

The Recreation Assistant knows and complies with the Residents’ Bill of Rights. Through Resident Council, advises and instructs the residents on issues and changes pertaining to Residents Bill of Rights and their responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality and privacy in reporting of Resident Council minutes and care plan issues. Reports immediately to supervisor all resident grievances and complaints. Fosters feeling of self-worth and respect by treating residents with kindness and understanding.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers’ license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to provide weekend coverage of recreation activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess at least one year experience in rehabilitative or geriatric setting.

Benefits:

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit