TRD-Certified Recreation Assistant for Senior Wellness

iCare Health Network; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift Differentials

Paid Holidays Juneteenth

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

iCare Health Network is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to organize and deliver therapeutic social and cognitive activities for residents in a clinical setting. The role requires TRD certification and experience running senior-focused programs, along with strong English communication skills.

The successful candidate will plan and implement a calendar of activities, events, and trips, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet behavioral and patient-group needs while ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience running, developing and implementing therapeutic programs, activities and events for seniors or physically/mentally challenged adults in clinical settings.
• TRD Director certificate is required.
• Ability to run and manage multiple events and programs with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Run and implement daily therapeutic social and cognitive activities and events.
• Complete and follow activity calendars with a variety of activities scheduled.

Skills

TRD Certification

Therapeutic recreation

English proficiency

Education

Therapeutic Recreation Director certificate of completion

Job description

iCare Health Network is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to organize and deliver therapeutic social and cognitive activities for residents in a clinical setting. The role requires TRD certification and experience running senior-focused programs, along with strong English communication skills.

The successful candidate will plan and implement a calendar of activities, events, and trips, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet behavioral and patient-group needs while ensuring