Recreation Assistant
Job Description
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Summary:
The primary role of the Therapeutic Recreation Assistant is to run and implement therapeutic social and cognitive entertainment as well as activities, trips and events for residents.
Responsibilities:
• Complete and follow activity calendars which should have a variety of activities scheduled.
• Participates, organizes, and implements daily social and therapeutic activities and events.
Qualifications:
Must have experience running, developing/planning and implementing therapeutic programs, activities and events for seniors or physically/ mentally challenged adults in a clinical setting.
Must be able to run, develop/plan and implement multiple events and programs and work with all disciplines in a challenging multi-cultural environment that target specific behavioral and/or patient groups as needed.
Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required. Spanish speaking is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits:
Top Health Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more available through 1199 Union Benefits
Paid Holidays including newly added Juneteenth
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
