Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Recreation Therapy / Activities

5 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationStorrs/CT
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 4024

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      A Great Place to Work

      National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Mansfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family!

      We think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and those that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition of Mansfield, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

      We invite you to join our newest team at the Mansfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation!

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      Recreation Assistant Per Diem

      What You'll Do:

      As a Recreation / Activities, you will help develop and oversee a vibrant and engaging activities program in our communities. Your creative and compassionate approach will contribute to the overall well-being and happiness of those we serve.

      Key Responsibilities:

      • Assist director to develop, implement, and oversee therapeutic recreation programs for residents
      • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess residents' needs and preferences
      • Provide leadership and guidance to the therapeutic recreation team
      • Organize and facilitate a variety of opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression while fulfilling residents' basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs
      • Create a warm and inclusive environment that encourages resident participation
      • Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as needed
      • Assist the familes of physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individuals to explore appropriate hobbies and leisure activities

      If you're passionate about creating meaningful and engaging recreational programs for seniors in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team.

      #Tier1

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      What We Offer

      As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Mansfield family will enjoy:

      • Competitive compensation
      • Improved health insurance and retirement benefits
      • Comprehensive training and mentorship
      • Support for professional growth and development
      • A collaborative work environment
      • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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      What You'll Bring:

      Qualifications of an Therapeutic Recreation / Activities:

      • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential preferred
      • Proven experience in developing and leading therapeutic recreation programs
      • Strong organizational and leadership skills
      • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
      • Compassion and empathy in working with seniors
      • Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
      • Creative mindset with excellent organizational interpersonal skills
      • Ability to collaborate with team members, residents, and families to create a positive and inclusive environment

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      We Hire for Heart!

      National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

      All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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