Assistant Recreation Therapy / Activities
Part-timeNational Health Care Associates
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National Health Care Associates is hiring an Assistant Recreation Therapy / Activities. The Assistant Therapeutic Recreation / Activities will help develop and oversee a vibrant and engaging activities program. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to assess residents' needs, providing leadership to the therapeutic recreation team, and organizing various opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression. The assistant will also create a warm and inclusive environment and evaluate program effectiveness.
Key focus areas include Assist director to develop, implement, and oversee therapeutic recreation programs for residents, Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess residents' needs and preferences, and Provide leadership and guidance to the therapeutic recreation team.
Important skills include Organizational Skills, Leadership Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Abilities, Compassion, and Empathy.
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Full job description
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A Great Place to Work
Bloomfield is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
Location: 355 Park Avenue, Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002
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What You'll Do:
As an Assistant Therapeutic Recreation / Activities, you will help develop and oversee a vibrant and engaging activities program in our communities. Your creative and compassionate approach will contribute to the overall well-being and happiness of those we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist director to develop, implement, and oversee therapeutic recreation programs for residents
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess residents' needs and preferences
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Provide leadership and guidance to the therapeutic recreation team
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Organize and facilitate a variety of opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression while fulfilling residents' basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs
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Create a warm and inclusive environment that encourages resident participation
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Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as needed
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Assist the familes of physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individuals to explore appropriate hobbies and leisure activities
If you're passionate about creating meaningful and engaging recreational programs for seniors in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as an Assistant Therapeutic Recreation / Activities.
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What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Bloomfield team enjoys:
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Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
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Comprehensive training and mentorship
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Opportunities for professional growth and development
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Supportive and collaborative work environment
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The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
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What You'll Bring:
Qualifications of an Assistant Therapeutic Recreation / Activities:
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential preferred
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Proven experience in developing and leading therapeutic recreation programs
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Strong organizational and leadership skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
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Compassion and empathy in working with seniors
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Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
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Creative mindset with excellent organizational interpersonal skills
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Ability to collaborate with team members, residents, and families to create a positive and inclusive environment
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We Hire for Heart!
National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
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ID 2026-6948
Location/Org Data : Name Bloomfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
Category Therapeutic Recreation
Position Type Part-Time
Location : Location US-CT-Bloomfield
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