Recreation Assistant

iCare Health Network; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

The Therapeutic Recreation Assistant at iCare Health Network in Hartford, CT will run and implement therapeutic social and cognitive activities, outings, and events for residents, supporting their well-being and engagement.

You will follow monthly calendars, coordinate diverse programs, and collaborate with clinical staff to tailor activities for seniors and adults with special needs.

This role requires English proficiency and a compassionate, multi-cultural mindset; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience running, developing/planning and implementing therapeutic programs, activities and events for seniors or physically/mentally challenged adults in a clinical setting.
• Ability to run, develop/plan and implement multiple events and programs and work with diverse disciplines in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing) required; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Therapeutic program planning

Activity coordination

English proficiency

Spanish language (nice to have)

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.