Recreation Assistant (TRD)

iCare Health Network; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift Differentials

Paid Holidays including Juneteenth

Growth and advancement opportunities

INDLP

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to plan and run therapeutic social and cognitive activities for residents. You will implement daily events, activities, and trips to support resident well-being.

The role requires experience in developing and executing programs for seniors or disabled adults in clinical settings, with strong English communication and teamwork across disciplines. This position offers growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience running and implementing therapeutic activities for seniors or disabled adults in a clinical setting.
• Ability to plan and run multiple events with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Follow activity calendars with a variety of activities scheduled.
• Lead daily social and therapeutic activities and events.

Skills

English proficiency

Therapeutic programs

Event planning

Job description

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Hourly rate: $19.63/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.
• 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.

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
• INDLP