What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Recreation Assistant position at Complete Care at Groton Regency?
NOW HIRING: THERAPEUTIC RECREATION ASSISTANT
Complete Care at Groton Regency is a pillar in the community of Groton, CT. We approach every day with one goal: To improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion. Now hiring: Therapeutic Recreation Assistant.
Why work for us?
- You will have the opportunity to build a career with an established, highly successful organization in a caring and compassionate environment.
- We are committed to your growth and success.
- Come join employees who have become family!
- Work today, get paid today! Complete Care has partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.
Now Hiring: Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Job Type: 32 hours morning/evening
Education & Qualifications of a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant:
- *Must have TR (Therapeutic Recreation) experience, TRD or Degree equivalent*.
- Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
- Artistic background or previous instruction from a certified activity consultant
- Ability to lead group programs.
- Ability to work independently or part of a group.
- Effectively communicate with others.
Experience of a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant:
- Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly or disabled is desirable.
- Computer experience using Windows based software preferred.
Specific Requirements of a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant:
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Knowledge of elderly ill and/or disabled.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to help when needed.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures.
- Follows and understands written and oral directions.
- Knowledge of equipment used in long-term care such as wheelchairs and walkers.
Physical and Sensory Requirements of a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant:
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with resident personnel, and support agencies.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 (fifty) pounds to a minimum height of 4 (four) feet and be able to push, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 2 (two) feet.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
NOW HIRING: Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Complete Care at Groton Regency is an equal opportunity employer.
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