Recreation Assistant

iCare Health Network; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement program

Paid holidays

On-site training and development

Career growth opportunities

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Job summary

MissionCare at Bennington seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to run and implement therapeutic social and cognitive activities for residents. The role involves following calendars, organizing daily events, and coordinating with the care team to meet diverse resident needs.

The ideal candidate has experience delivering therapeutic programs for seniors in clinical settings and is proficient in English. Certification in Therapeutic Recreation is preferred, and the position offers growth

Qualifications

• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Director is preferred.
• Experience running and implementing therapeutic programs, activities and events for seniors or physically/mentally challenged adults.
• Ability to work with all disciplines in a challenging multi-cultural environment.
• Proficiency in English: speaking, reading, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Run and implement therapeutic social and cognitive entertainment, activities, trips and events for residents.
• Complete and follow activity calendars with a variety of scheduled activities.
• Participate, organize, and implement daily social and therapeutic activities and events.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Program implementation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

MissionCare at Bennington is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (TRD preferred)

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:

Certification as a Therapeautic Recreation Director, preferred

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:

• Affordable health insurance
• Generous paid time off package
• 401(k) retirement program
• Paid holidays
• Extensive on-site training and development
• Career growth opportunities
• Weekly pay with the option of direct deposit

*The compensation listed reflects a reasonable, good faith expectation of pay for this position at the time of posting, in accordance with applicable state law. Actual pay for this position may vary based on the candidate’s specific qualifications, education, work experience, and skills and current market conditions.