Assistant Director of Recreation Therapy

3 weeks ago

Middletown Connecticut, United States Water's Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation Full time
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A Great Place to Work

 

Water's Edge 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

 

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Assistant Recreation Director

 

What You'll Do:

 

As an Assistant Director of 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:

Assist director to develop, implement, and oversee therapeutic recreation programs for residents

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess residents' needs and preferences

Provide leadership and guidance to the therapeutic recreation team

Organize and facilitate a variety of opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression while fulfilling residents' basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs

Create a warm and inclusive environment that encourages resident participation

Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as needed

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 Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities.  

 

#Tier1

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What We Offer

 

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Water's Edge team enjoys:

Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

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 Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities:

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential preferred

Proven experience in developing and leading therapeutic recreation programs

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Compassion and empathy in working with seniors

Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both

Creative mindset with excellent organizational interpersonal skills

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 30 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.

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