Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (Part time)

Seabury, Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonuses/Annual Increases

PayActiv Program

Verizon Wireless Discount

Employee discount in Bistro

Free secure parking

Retirement Plan - 403B

Free access to Fitness and Wellness Center

Job summary

Seabury, Inc. in Bloomfield, CT is looking for a part-time Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to help coordinate social and recreational programs for residents in skilled nursing care. Responsibilities include leading activities such as music, gardening, and games, alongside transporting residents as needed.

The role requires someone certified or pursuing certification in Therapeutic Recreation and a positive demeanor to enhance residents’ quality of life. Flexible scheduling is offered, with about 24 hours per week, primarily afternoons and evenings.

Qualifications

• Certified in Therapeutic Recreation or currently pursuing certification.
• Experience in social, recreational, and creative programming.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate recreational programs for residents.
• Lead individual and group activities comfortably.
• Transport residents to and from activities.

Skills

Coordination of recreational programs

Leadership in group activities

Transporting residents

Positive personality

Education

Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Job description

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (Part time)

RPT Bloomfield, CT, US

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1845

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.00 Annually

Responsibilities will include working with the Director to coordinate and facilitate programs of social, recreational, and creative programs for our Skilled Nursing residents. Activities may include music, painting/drawing, exercise, board/card games, puzzles, gardening, word games, field trips, crafts etc. Must be comfortable leading one-on-one as well as larger group activities and transporting residents in wheelchairs to and from daily group activities along with throughout the building as needed. We are looking for someone who is certified, has a degree in or is currently in school for Therapeutic Recreation or would be interested in becoming certified in this profession. We are looking for someone with an upbeat and positive personality ready to assist in enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Schedule

This is a part time, 24 hours per week position, mostly afternoons and evenings and every other weekend. The schedule is flexible.

All Employees Receive

• Performance Bonuses/Annual Increases
• PayActiv Program! Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow (50% of your wages are accessible the next day, no need to wait until "pay-day" to access funds)
• Conveniently located on the public CT Transit Line
• Verizon Wireless Discount, 18%
• Employee discount in the on-site Bistro
• Free secure parking
• Highly Vaccinated Campus
• Retirement Plan - 403B - with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5% of salary after one year
• Free access to the Fitness and Wellness Center, pool and walking trails

Who We Are

Seabury is a premier Not-for-Profit Active Life Plan Community located on 66 acres of beautiful Connecticut countryside. We have a comprehensive continuum of care and services that includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and homemaker companion services. In addition, we offer Seabury At Home, an innovative, home-based life care program designed for individuals who prefer to age in place in their own homes. As a free-standing not-for-profit Life Plan Community, Seabury is committed to providing excellence in health care, services, and accommodations, emphasizing a "Wellness for Life" philosophy for both residents and staff.

What We Do

Seabury employees are passionate about providing Five-Star customer service and are committed to exceptional resident care. We live our company Vision daily by "Revolutionizing the Experience of Aging!"

Thank you for your interest in Seabury ~ we look forward to talking with you about how you can impact our residents' and members’ lives!