Recreation Assistant

Westsidecarectr; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Westside Care Center is looking for a per diem Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to implement therapeutic activities for residents. The role focuses on engaging seniors and physically/mentally challenged adults through creative programming in a clinical setting, offering significant growth opportunities along with comprehensive union benefits.

Benefits

Top Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays including Juneteenth

Shift Differentials

Growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience running therapeutic programs for seniors or challenged adults.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Complete and follow activity calendars with diverse activities.
• Organize and implement daily therapeutic activities and events.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Job description

Westside Care Center is seeking a per diem 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 and implementing therapeutic programs, activities and events for seniors or physically/ mentally challenged adults in a clinical setting.

Must be able to 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

Compensation & Benefits:

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

Shift Differentials

Paid Holidays including newly added Juneteenth

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

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