Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (Part time)

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (Part time) Seabury - 3.1 Bloomfield, CT Job Details Part-time $17 - $18 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Free parking 403(b) matching Tuition reimbursement Employee discount 403(b) Qualifications Therapeutic Recreation Recreation therapy Program design Music activities for care recipients Transporting special needs passengers Customer service Resident hobbies assistance Wheelchair mobility assistance Working with seniors Gardening Paints Personal transportation assistance Wellness activities for care recipients Senior fitness class instruction Entry level Coordinating resident events Full Job Description Responsibilities will include working with the Director to coordinate and facilitate programs of social, recreational, and creative programs for our Skilled Nursing residents. Activities may include music, painting/drawing, exercise, board/card games, puzzles, gardening, word games, field trips, crafts etc. Must be comfortable leading one-on-one as well as larger group activities and transporting residents in wheelchairs to and from daily group activities along with throughout the building as needed. We are looking for someone who is certified, has a degree in or is currently in school for Therapeutic Recreation or would be interested in becoming certified in this profession. We are looking for someone with an upbeat and positive personality ready to assist in enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Schedule:

This is a part time, 24 hours per week position, mostly afternoons and evenings and every other weekend. The schedule is flexible.

All employees receive:

Performance Bonuses/Annual Increases PayActiv Program! Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow (50% of your wages are accessible the next day, no need to wait until "pay-day" to access funds) Tuition reimbursement Conveniently located on the public CT Transit Line Verizon Wireless Discount, 18% Employee discount in the on-site Bistro Free secure parking Highly Vaccinated Campus Retirement Plan - 403B - with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5% of salary after one year Free access to the Fitness and Wellness Center, pool and walking trails

Who We Are:

Seabury is a premier Not-for-Profit Active Life Plan Community located on 66 acres of beautiful Connecticut countryside. We have a comprehensive continuum of care and services that includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and homemaker companion services. In addition, we offer Seabury At Home, an innovative, home-based life care program designed for individuals who prefer to age in place in their own homes. As a free-standing not-for-profit Life Plan Community, Seabury is committed to providing excellence in health care, services, and accommodations, emphasizing a "Wellness for Life" philosophy for both residents and staff.

What We Do:

Seabury employees are passionate about providing Five-Star customer service and are committed to exceptional resident care. We live our company Vision daily by "Revolutionizing the Experience of Aging!" Thank you for your interest in Seabury ~ we look forward to talking with you about how you can impact our residents' and members' lives!