Recreation Director TRD

Apple Rehab

Old Saybrook (CT)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

40 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career growth机会

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Short and Long Term Disability

Health Insurance Benefits

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab in Connecticut seeks a dedicated recreation services leader to plan, supervise and deliver a high-quality therapeutic recreation program for residents. The role emphasizes coordinating activities, ensuring safety and honoring residents rights within a compassionate team environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in rehabilitative or geriatric settings, strong leadership and organizational skills, and a valid drivers license.

Qualifications

One year experience in rehabilitative or geriatric settings.
Must have a vehicle and valid drivers license.
Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, control and execute therapeutic recreation services.
Develop activities respecting residents' physical and emotional needs.
Observe Residents Bill of Rights and report concerns.
Encourage volunteer programs and community involvement.

Skills

Rehabilitation experience

Geriatric care

Driver's license

Leadership

Job description

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Position: 40 hours/week hourly position

Job Description

Plans, controls and executes the provision of therapeutic recreational services to all residents in accordance with federal, state and local standards. Ensures the highest quality recreation program is provided.

The preferred candidate will possess the following attributes: attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Excellent leadership and supervisory skills, patience, tact, enthusiasm as well as a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks. Must be innovative and able to find creative ways to service the variety of resident needs and maintain the customer focus.

Assists in the development of a full range of therapeutic recreational programs and activities for all residents with appropriate concern for residents’ physical and emotional limitations, and individual interests. Ensures observance of religious days, social events, national holidays and traditional celebrations when planning residents’ calendar of events. Utilizes community support in establishing volunteer programs and intergenerational events. Encourages resident participation in therapeutic recreational activities. Carries out activities appropriate to resident’s level of functioning.

Knows and complies with the Residents’ Bill of Rights. Through Resident Council, advises and instructs the residents on issues and changes pertaining to Residents Bill of Rights and their responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality and privacy in reporting of Resident Council minutes and care plan issues. Reports immediately to supervisor all resident grievances and complaints.

Minimum Requirements

Must meet requirements of Therapeutic Recreation Director as stated in the Public Health Code.
Must possess at least one year experience in rehabilitative or geriatric setting.
Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers’ license and a safe driving record.

Benefits (To be posted with full time positions only)

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following: