Recreation Assistant
Watertown, Connecticut
Employer: Frontier Management
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: $16.00 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Apple Rehab Watertown is a 110 bed skilled nursing facility located in Watertown, CT. We are the premier choice for short term rehabilitation needs. We specialize in excellent customer service, a fast pace environment and we pride ourselves on treating our residents as our own family.
Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.
Job Description:
Part-Time: starting at $16.00/hour
Together with the Therapeutic Recreation Director, the Recreation Assistant assists in the development and execution of therapeutic recreational services to all residents with supervision in accordance with federal, state and local standards. Helps ensure the highest quality recreation program is provided.
The Recreation Assistant assists in the development of a full range of therapeutic recreational programs and activities for all residents with appropriate concern for residents' physical and emotional limitations, and individual interests. Ensures observance of religious days, social events, national holidays and traditional celebrations when planning residents' calendar of events. Utilizes community support in establishing volunteer programs and intergenerational events. Encourages resident participation in therapeutic recreational activities. Carries out activities appropriate to resident's level of functioning.
The Recreation Assistant knows and complies with the Residents' Bill of Rights. Through Resident Council, advises and instructs the residents on issues and changes pertaining to Residents Bill of Rights and their responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality and privacy in reporting of Resident Council minutes and care plan issues. Reports immediately to supervisor all resident grievances and complaints. Fosters feeling of self-worth and respect by treating residents with kindness and understanding.
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits:
Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:
Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.
Job Description:
Part-Time: starting at $16.00/hour
Together with the Therapeutic Recreation Director, the Recreation Assistant assists in the development and execution of therapeutic recreational services to all residents with supervision in accordance with federal, state and local standards. Helps ensure the highest quality recreation program is provided.
The Recreation Assistant assists in the development of a full range of therapeutic recreational programs and activities for all residents with appropriate concern for residents' physical and emotional limitations, and individual interests. Ensures observance of religious days, social events, national holidays and traditional celebrations when planning residents' calendar of events. Utilizes community support in establishing volunteer programs and intergenerational events. Encourages resident participation in therapeutic recreational activities. Carries out activities appropriate to resident's level of functioning.
The Recreation Assistant knows and complies with the Residents' Bill of Rights. Through Resident Council, advises and instructs the residents on issues and changes pertaining to Residents Bill of Rights and their responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality and privacy in reporting of Resident Council minutes and care plan issues. Reports immediately to supervisor all resident grievances and complaints. Fosters feeling of self-worth and respect by treating residents with kindness and understanding.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers' license and a safe driving record.
- Ability to provide rotating weekend coverage of recreation activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess at least one year experience in rehabilitative or geriatric setting.
Benefits:
Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:
- Scholarships and career growth opportunities
- 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Health Insurance Benefits
- Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Program
- Longevity Credit
Created: 2024-09-02
Reference: 635842
Country: United States
State: Connecticut
City: Watertown
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