NOW HIRING: THERAPEUTIC RECREATION ASSISTANT

Complete Care at Meridenisa 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.

·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 Meriden is an equal opportunity employer.

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