Therapeutic Recreation Director TRD

Hamden Health Care is seeking a Full-Time TRD to join our team!

Full Time 40 hour position with weekend and evening availability

We offer Competitive wages and an excellent benefit package which includes:

· Medical And Dental Insurance

· Paid time off

· 401 k

· Company paid Life Insurance

· Premium pay on holidays

· Paid Holidays

Hamden Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a 153-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility situated in Hamden, Connecticut. We specialize in short- and long-term care, and have a secure memory care unit. We are located right in the heart of New Haven County, in close proximity to Yale New Haven Hospitals, yet conveniently only seconds from route 10, which runs throughout New Haven county.

Job Duties:

· TRD must be creative and enjoy working with the elderly

· TRD works with residents at the bedside with specially designed activities.

• TRD assists with the transportation of residents to areas where programs are being conducted.
• TRD assists with the documentation of resident participation and progress
• TRD plans, organizes and directs recreational service programs designed to motivate, stimulate, and improve the quality of life for all residents.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• The TRD must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• The TRD must have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, and visitors.
• The TRD must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
• The TRD must display tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to adapt and modify work practices to residents based on whatever level at which they are currently functioning.
• The TRD must have the ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• The TRD participates in continuing education and in-service training.

· EDUCATION:
B.A./B.S. in recreation or State Certification with at least one year of experience in Therapeutic Recreation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Nursing Home: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TRD Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21