Therapeutic Recreation Director

Job overview

The Therapeutic Recreation Director role is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week position in Old Saybrook, CT. Compensation is not specified. The role supports residents at Apple Rehab Saybrook, part of a family-owned and operated company. The director plans and oversees therapeutic recreation services and activities suited to residents’ abilities, limitations, and interests. The position encourages participation, coordinates community and volunteer involvement, supports resident rights, and maintains confidentiality when handling council minutes and care-plan matters.

What you'll do

• Plan and oversee therapeutic recreation services in accordance with applicable standards
• develop programs and activities for residents
• plan calendars that include religious days, social events, holidays, and celebrations
• encourage participation and adapt activities to residents’ functioning
• support resident rights and report grievances
• maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

therapeutic recreation director

recreation programs

senior care

resident activities

resident rights

apple rehab saybrook

old saybrook ct

40 hours per week

healthcare

therapeutic recreation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits may include scholarships and career growth opportunities, four weeks paid time off, seven paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, health insurance, Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD telephone service, employee assistance program, life insurance, 401(k), and longevity credit.

Why this role

The posting describes a 40-hour-per-week hourly position and benefits for employees working 30 hours or more.

About the employer

Apple Rehab Saybrook is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.