Recreation Assistant TRD Required

Fresh River Healthcare; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Shift differentials

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh River Healthcare in Hartford, CT seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to run and implement therapeutic social and cognitive activities for residents.

Requires TRD certification and experience developing programs for seniors in clinical settings; strong English language skills.

You will help coordinate activities, trips, and events, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience running and implementing therapeutic programs for seniors or disabled adults in clinical settings.
• Therapeutic Recreation Director certificate required.
• Ability to plan and implement multiple events with diverse disciplines.
• Proficient in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

Responsibilities

• Run daily social and therapeutic activities and events as per calendars.
• Organize and implement activities and trips for residents.

Skills

English proficiency

Event planning

Program development

Education

Therapeutic Recreation Director certificate

Job description

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (TRD Certification Required)

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.
• Possess a Therapeutic Recreation Director certificate of completion
• 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 behavior 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 opportunities

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