Therapeutic Recreation Assistant - Meaningful Activities

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

4 weeks PTO

7 holidays

Disability insurance

Health Insurance

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods in East Haven, CT is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support the Therapeutic Recreation Director in developing and delivering therapeutic recreational services for all residents, in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

You will help implement a full range of activities, encourage resident participation, honour Residents’ Bill of Rights, and coordinate with staff to plan events while observing religious days and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and able to provide weekend coverage of recreation activities.
• Preferred: at least one year experience in rehabilitative or geriatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of therapeutic recreational services.
• Encourage resident participation in therapeutic recreational activities.
• Maintain awareness of Residents’ Bill of Rights and report grievances.
• Observe religious days and community events when planning activities.

Skills

Driver's license

Weekend availability

Job description

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods in East Haven, CT is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support the Therapeutic Recreation Director in developing and delivering therapeutic recreational services for all residents, in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

You will help implement a full range of activities, encourage resident participation, honour Residents’ Bill of Rights, and coordinate with staff to plan events while observing religious days and holidays.