Avon Health Center, family owned since 1974, provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice and respite care. We are a 120 bed facility with a 30 bed post-acute/rehab unit. Our Facility has an excellent reputation in the community and we are looking for caring persons to provide leadership and drive the quality care we are known for to our residents.
We are looking for a full time Therapeutic Recreation Director who is dynamic, energetic, outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic, professional and courteous. Must enjoy working with people, especially elderly.
40-hours per week (Tuesday-Saturday)
$18-$20/hour DOE
The Recreation Staff Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator (TRD) is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Activities Department. As a TRD, you will report to the Director of Recreation . This is not a manager position.
The TRD is responsible for all activities and programs for residents of all functioning levels. Additional responsibilities include transportation of residents to activities within the facility/on the grounds and facilitating visits (indoor, outdoor, virtual, phone) between residents and their family and friends.
Position Requirements
- Must possess, at a minimum, high school diploma (or equivalent) and Connecticut state Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation or be enrolled in a TRD Certificate Program (Documentation Required)
- Minimum 1 year experience in a long term care/senior housing facility
- Ability to evaluate residents' needs
- Experience with establishing resident care goals
- Ability to lift, push, pull and move without restrictions (moving residents in wheelchairs, etc.)
- Must be able to speak and read English
- Familiarity with proper documentation required of a TRD
Full Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- FREE Short Term Disability
- FREE Basic Life Insurance
- FREE Accident Death/Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary benefits including Life, Hospital, Accident, Critical Illness & Disability coverage through Colonial Life
- Direct Primary Care (DPC)/Tax Savings Program through HealthCare2U (including free Telehealth)
- 401k/401k Roth with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program - Free for Staff and Their Immediate Family
Avon Health Center is just 15-20 minutes from Hartford!
Avon Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.