Recreation Assistant (TRD)

Icarehn; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 25,485; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Shift Differentials

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manchester, Connecticut is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to implement therapeutic activities and events for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in running programs for seniors or adults with challenges and must demonstrate proficiency in English. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in therapeutic activities for seniors or challenged adults.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Run and implement therapeutic activities and events.
• Participate in and organize daily social activities.

Skills

Experience running therapeutic programs

Ability to implement activities for seniors

Proficiency in English

Job description

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Hourly rate: $18.50/hr

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.
• Participate, organize, and implement 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.

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 opportunity

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