Location: Hartford,CT, USA
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant - 24 hours per week.
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.
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. Spanish speaking is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits program, includes health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
401(k) Retirement Program
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Collaborative work environment
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