Therapeutic Recreation Assistant — Full-Time

Chestelm Health & Rehabilitation Center; Little Haddam (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Chestelm Health & Rehabilitation Center seeks a Recreation Assistant to support the Recreation Department. The role involves assisting in planning and delivering therapeutic recreational services to residents, with supervision to ensure compliance with standards.

The Recreation Assistant helps create engaging activities while respecting residents’ physical and emotional needs. The position requires weekend and holiday availability, plus teamwork with the Recreation Director to run programs that

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in rehabilitative or geriatric setting.
• Strong computer skills and general healthcare knowledge.
• Talent in gardening, food prep, arts/crafts or musical ability.
• Weekend and holiday availability to cover recreation activities.

Responsibilities

• Runs recreational activities and events tailored to residents' interests and needs, ensuring a lively and inclusive atmosphere.
• Helps event venues with setup, logistics, and safety protocols for smooth operations of activities.
• Maintain accurate records of program participation.

Skills

Experience in geriatric setting

Computer skills

Healthcare knowledge

Gardening

Food preparation

Arts and crafts

Musical talent

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Chestelm Health & Rehabilitation Center seeks a Recreation Assistant to support the Recreation Department. The role involves assisting in planning and delivering therapeutic recreational services to residents, with supervision to ensure compliance with standards.

The Recreation Assistant helps create engaging activities while respecting residents’ physical and emotional needs. The position requires weekend and holiday availability, plus teamwork with the Recreation Director to run programs that