Therapeutic Recreation Director

Trinity Health; West Hartford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Saint Mary Home, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Director to lead vibrant programs across memory care and long-term care, enriching residents' daily lives.

You will collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to design personalized experiences, complete MDS documentation, and foster a welcoming, home-like environment where residents feel valued and connected every day.

Qualifikationen

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) credential.
• Experience in Long-Term Care and Alzheimer's/Dementia programming.
• Knowledge of MDS assessments and documentation requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for creating meaningful experiences for older adults.

Aufgaben

• Develop and lead therapeutic recreation and memory care programs.
• Create engaging experiences that support residents' cognitive, emotional, social, and physical well-being.
• Complete MDS assessments, documentation, and care plan participation.
• Partner with residents, families, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members to enhance quality of life.
• Bring creativity and fresh ideas that promote connection, engagement, and a sense of belonging.

Kenntnisse

TRD credential

Long-Term Care

Alzheimer's/Dementia

MDS assessments

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Ausbildung

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) credential

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Create Meaningful Experiences. Enrich Lives Every Day.

At Saint Mary Home, a Trinity Health Senior Community, we believe that engagement, connection, and purpose are essential to quality of life. We're seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) to lead innovative programming for our Long-Term Care and Memory Care residents, helping create an environment where individuals feel valued, connected, and at home.

We're looking for someone who can move beyond traditional activities and help foster vibrant resident communities through meaningful experiences, personalized programming, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM


• Every 4th weekend required

What You'll Do

• Develop and lead therapeutic recreation and memory care programs.


• Create engaging experiences that support residents' cognitive, emotional, social, and physical well-being.


• Complete MDS assessments, documentation, and care plan participation.


• Partner with residents, families, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members to enhance quality of life.


• Bring creativity and fresh ideas that promote connection, engagement, and a sense of belonging.

What You'll Bring

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) credential.


• Experience in Long-Term Care and Alzheimer's/Dementia programming.


• Knowledge of MDS assessments and documentation requirements.


• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.


• A passion for creating meaningful experiences for older adults.

Join Saint Mary Home and help redefine what resident engagement looks like by creating experiences that inspire connection, purpose, and joy every day.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.