Recreation Assistant

iCare Health Network; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays including Juneteenth

Job summary

iCare Health Network in Hartford, CT seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to lead and run therapeutic social and cognitive activities for residents. You will implement a calendar of events, trips, and programs designed to engage seniors and adults with various challenges in a clinical setting.

Qualified candidates have proven experience planning and delivering multiple programs with diverse disciplines, strong English communication, and a willingness to work in a multicultural team.

Qualifications

• Experience running, developing/planning and implementing therapeutic programs, activities and events for seniors or physically/ mentally challenged adults in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete and follow activity calendars which should have a variety of activities scheduled.
• Participates, organizes, and implements daily social and therapeutic activities and events.

Skills

Activity Planning

Program Development

Multicultural Collaboration

Job description

Summary:

The primary role of the Therapeutic Recreation Assistant is to run and implement therapeutic social and cognitive entertainment as well as activities, trips and events for residents.

Responsibilities:

• Complete and follow activity calendars which should have a variety of activities scheduled.


• Participates, organizes, and implements daily social and therapeutic activities and events.

Qualifications:

• Must have experience running, developing/planning and implementing therapeutic programs, activities and events for seniors or physically/ mentally challenged adults in a clinical setting.


• Must be able to run, develop/plan and implement multiple events and programs and work with all disciplines in a challenging multi-cultural environment that target specific behavioral and/or patient groups as needed.


• Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required. Spanish speaking is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Top Health Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more available through 1199 Union Benefits


• Paid Holidays including newly added Juneteenth


• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.