Recreation Assistant (TRD)

iCare Health Network; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health network as a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents through engaging social and cognitive activities. This position involves planning and implementing a variety of therapeutic programs and events tailored to the needs of seniors and individuals with physical or mental challenges. With a focus on collaboration in a diverse environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying excellent growth and advancement opportunities. If you're passionate about recreation therapy and eager to contribute to a supportive community, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Top Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift Differentials

Paid Holidays

Growth and advancement opportunities

Union benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing therapeutic programs for seniors.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment targeting specific groups.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement daily social and therapeutic activities.
• Follow and complete activity calendars with diverse activities.

Skills

Therapeutic program development

Event planning

Cognitive entertainment

Communication skills

Education

Experience in therapeutic recreation

Job description

Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (TRD required)

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:

1. Complete and follow activity calendars which should have a variety of activities scheduled.
2. 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
• Shift Differentials
• Paid Holidays including newly added Juneteenth
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunity
• Benefits available through 1199 Union