NOW HIRING : THERAPEUTIC RECREATION ASSISTANT

Complete Care at Meriden is a pillar in the community of Meriden, 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 Meriden

845 Paddock Ave

Meriden, CT 06450

203-238-2645

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 : Full-time

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.

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 Meriden is an equal opportunity employer.

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Last updated : 2024-04-26