Therapeutic Recreation Aide - Part-Time Dementia Care

Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Vernon, CT is seeking a part-time Therapeutic Recreation Aide for our Special Care Unit. You will help implement a therapeutic recreation program to improve residents' quality of life, including dementia and memory care residents.

Responsibilities include planning group activities, conducting one-on-one sessions, documenting progress, assisting with supplies and transportation, and assessing new admissions to support overall resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Certified as Therapeutic Recreation Director per CT Public Health Code.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing group activities to motivate, stimulate residents and improve quality of life.
• Conduct one-on-one activities and sensory stimulation for residents not in group activities.
• Document resident participation and progress.
• Assist with inventory, planning purchases, and organizing activities.
• Assist with transportation to activity areas.
• Conduct assessments of new admissions including interests, abilities, prognosis and family expectations.
• Support progress with activities of daily living and restorative programs.

Skills

Certified as Therapeutic Recreation/DR

Job description

Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Vernon, CT is seeking a part-time Therapeutic Recreation Aide for our Special Care Unit. You will help implement a therapeutic recreation program to improve residents' quality of life, including dementia and memory care residents.

Responsibilities include planning group activities, conducting one-on-one sessions, documenting progress, assisting with supplies and transportation, and assessing new admissions to support overall resident well-being.