Recreation Assistant (TRD required) - Westside Care Center
Manchester, CT 06040
About the Job
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (TRD Required)
This is a full-time position with every other weekend requirements
Summary:
The primary role of the Therapeutic Recreation Assistant is to run and implement therapeutic social and cognitive entertainment as well as activities, trips and events for residents.
Responsibilities:
• Complete and follow activity calendars which should have a variety of activities scheduled.
• Participates, organizes, and implements daily social and therapeutic activities and events.
Qualifications:
Must have experience running, developing/planning and implementing therapeutic programs, activities and events for seniors or physically/ mentally challenged adults in a clinical setting.
Possess a Therapeutic Recreation Director certificate of completion
Must be able to run, develop/plan and implement multiple events and programs and work with all disciplines in a challenging multi-cultural environment that target specific behavioral and/or patient groups as needed.
Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required
Compensation & Benefits:
FREE Health Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more available through 1199 Union Benefits
Shift Differentials
Paid Holidays including newly added Juneteenth
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
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