Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Job overview

The Therapeutic Recreation Assistant role is onsite in West Hartford, CT, with compensation of $23 per hour. The position supports the Activity Department at a long-term care and rehabilitation facility. The role assists the Director of Therapeutic Recreation with planning and directing activities that address residents’ interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The position helps maintain an ongoing activities program in line with resident assessments and applicable standards.

What you'll do

• Assist the Director of Therapeutic Recreation in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Activity Department
• help maintain an ongoing activities program designed around residents’ interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
• follow applicable standards, regulations, and facility policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

therapeutic recreation

activity department

long-term care

rehabilitation

resident activities

west hartford ct

$23/hr

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision coverage

401(k)

paid vacation

paid sick days

paid holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance with free Telehealth, dental and vision coverage, Direct Primary Care/tax savings program, HRA, basic life and AD&D insurance, voluntary benefits, 401(k) and Roth 401(k), paid vacation, paid sick days, and paid holidays.

Why this role

The posting specifies a high school diploma or equivalent and a state therapeutic recreation certificate; one year of supervisory experience in a medical facility activities department is preferred.

About the employer

West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.