What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Recreation Director position at Apple Rehab Colchester?
Located just off the Town Green in the center of Colchester, Apple Rehab Colchester has been providing the community with unsurpassed nursing care & rehabilitation services for more than three decades. Through a full complement of physical, occupational and speech language therapies, highly - skilled nursing care and physician driven programs, Apple Rehab Colchester provides a comprehensive rehabilitation program to meet your needs. Recognizing the multiple dimensions of health and wellness, the Memory Care Program at Apple Rehab Colchester provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to care in addition to contemporary pharmacological based treatment modalities. Our treatment plans are designed to compassionately care for patients and families coping with Alzheimer’s and dementia related disorders, incorporating the environment of care, coaching, life strategies, and medication management.
Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.
Job Description:
The Therapeutic Recreation Director plans, controls and executes the provision of therapeutic recreational services to all residents in accordance with federal, state and local standards. Ensures the highest quality recreation program is provided.
The preferred candidate will possess the following attributes: attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Excellent leadership and supervisory skills, patience, tact, enthusiasm as well as a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks. Must be innovative and able to find creative ways to service the variety of resident needs and maintain the customer focus.
The Therapeutic Recreation Director assists in the development of a full range of therapeutic recreational programs and activities for all residents with appropriate concern for residents’ physical and emotional limitations, and individual interests. Ensures observance of religious days, social events, national holidays and traditional celebrations when planning residents’ calendar of events. Utilizes community support in establishing volunteer programs and intergenerational events. Encourages resident participation in therapeutic recreational activities. Carries out activities appropriate to resident’s level of functioning.
The Therapeutic Recreation Director knows and complies with the Residents’ Bill of Rights. Through Resident Council, advises and instructs the residents on issues and changes pertaining to Residents Bill of Rights and their responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality and privacy in reporting of Resident Council minutes and care plan issues. Reports immediately to supervisor all resident grievances and complaints.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must meet requirements of Therapeutic Recreation Director as stated in the Public Health Code.
- Must possess at least one year experience in rehabilitative or geriatric setting.
- Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers’ license and a safe driving record.
Benefits (To be posted with full time positions only):
Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:
- Scholarships and career growth opportunities
- 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Health Insurance Benefits
- Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Program
- Longevity Credit
