Recreation Assistant

Complete Care Management; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Care Management LLC in Meriden, CT is seeking a Recreation Assistant to lead group activities and deliver engaging programs for residents in long-term care settings.

The position requires a Therapeutic Recreation Degree (TRD) and prior long-term care experience, with a full-time day shift and every-other-weekend schedule.

Join a compassionate team focused on improving residents' well-being through planned activities and meaningful interactions with families.

Qualifications

• TRD is required and must be maintained according to state guidelines.
• Ability to lead group activities for residents with varying needs.
• Capable of individualized activity planning based on assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in activities like games, crafts, exercise sessions, and other group programs.
• Provide one-on-one activities or modifications as needed based on individual resident assessments and care plans.
• Assist with activity planning and scheduling.
• Communicate with residents, families, and staff about activities and programs.

Skills

Lead group programs

Independent worker

Tactful communication

Education

TRD (Therapeutic Recreation Degree/Certification) REQUIRED

Job description

Recreation Assistant

• Full-Time Day Shift
• Every Other Weekend Requirement
• TRD (Therapeutic Recreation Degree) REQUIRED
• Long Term Care Experience Required

At Complete Care, we approach every day with one goal: To improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion.

Why work for us?

• You will have the opportunity to build a career with an established, highly successful organization in a caring and compassionate environment and utilize all your nursing skills daily.
• You will develop deep personal relationships with patients and their families.
• We are committed to your growth and success- that is why we offer an excellent orientation, training, and development programs.
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in activities like games, crafts, exercise sessions, and other group programs.
• Provide one-on-one activities or modifications as needed based on individual resident assessments and care plans.
• Assist with activity planning and scheduling.
• Communicate with residents, families, and staff about activities and programs.

Qualifications:

• TRD (Therapeutic Recreation Degree/Certification) REQUIRED
• Ability to lead group programs.
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Knowledge of elderly ill and/or disabled.

Complete Care is an equal opportunity employer.