Recreation Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

iCare Health Network in Hartford, CT seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to lead and implement engaging social and cognitive activities for residents, plan trips, and support enrichment programs.

You will run calendars, participate in daily events, and collaborate with clinical staff to tailor activities for diverse residents, including seniors and individuals with physical or mental challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience running and developing therapeutic programs for seniors or clinically challenged adults.
• English proficiency required; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run and implement daily social and therapeutic activities and events.
• Prepare and follow activity calendars with diverse activities.

Skills

Therapeutic program development

Job description

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

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.