Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

NOW HIRING: THERAPEUTIC RECREATION ASSISTANT

Complete Care at Middlebury is a pillar in the community of Middlebury, 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.

Complete Care at Middlebury

778 Middlebury Road

Middlebury, CT 06762

203-758-2471

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: Part-time

Shift Type: weekdays 2-3 nights 4:30 pm 7:30 pm, Saturdays 10:00 am –4:00 pm

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 Middlebury is an equal opportunity employer.

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