Recreation Assistant (TRD)

iCare Health Network; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift Differentials

Paid Holidays (incl. Juneteenth)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant in Manchester, CT. You will run and implement therapeutic social and cognitive activities, trips, and events for residents, following established calendars and care plans.

Ideal candidates have experience designing and delivering programs for seniors or adults with physical or mental challenges in clinical settings, and must communicate clearly in English.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Run and implement daily therapeutic social and cognitive activities for residents.
• Prepare and follow activity calendars with a variety of activities.

Skills

Therapeutic program development

Event planning

Multicultural teamwork

Job description

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.

Hourly rate

$19.63/hr

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