Recreation- TRD Therapeutic Recreation Director

• Disability insurance
• Referral program
• Paid training
• Paid sick time
• 401 K Retirement plan

Whitney rehabilitation Care Center is seeking an energetic full time 40 hr TRD with positive energy to join our fabulous Therapeutic Recreation team!

Under the director of Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor, candidate will assist in the planning coordinating and implementing activity programs on a daily basis to meet the individual needs and interests of residence/patients . This is a full time 40 hr recreation staff position and not a department head position.

Mandatory CT state certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Director

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or related field preferred

Experience working with older adults.

Must possess effective communication and problem-solving skills must remain current with all mandatory and an annual in services.

Must possess knowledge of the therapeutic recreation process and be willing to work evenings, special events, out trips and holidays as needed.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs and push and pull w/c and assist residents to and from programs of choice.

Implementation of individual and group programs

Maintain individual record for each resident as required by state

Report changes and status and unusual events when they occur.

Meet the variety of interest, physical, cognitive, psychosocial needs of all residence and spiritual needs of residence/patience communicate and coordinate activity programs as directed by supervisor.

Completion of MDS on resident patients in a timely manner.

Assist with developing programs for monthly calendar.

Transport resident to and from activities of interest.

Develop activity programs that allows residents to participate within their capabilities.

Complete comprehensive evaluation on each resident.

Document the individual progress notes and activity assessments in a timely manner.

Record the daily attendance and participation of residents.

Facilitate the program of activities as presented and assigned on calendar per supervisor

Supervise and protect resident within activity programs.

Review and adhere to an updated the policy/ procedure manual for activities.

Respect resident rights.

Adhere to infectious prevention and control procedures.

Maintain patient confidentiality/HIPPA at all times.

Attend staff development, monthly meetings and all mandatory in services.

Distribute monthly calendars to residents.

Assist in maintaining equipment and supplies and a neat and safe manner.

Ensure daily mail is delivered to residents.

Perform other duties as directed.

Candidate must promote a positive image, promote positive guest relations, assure problems and complaints are managed and resolved in a timely appropriate manner.

They must protect the privacy of residence and employees

Represent the facility and be professional in community activities

Maintain positive work relationships with other departments

Participate in the marketing and public relations efforts of the facility.

Must be in good general health, be able to bend, twist and lift and demonstrate emotional stability.

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residence if necessary.