Recreation Assistant

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 BenefitsPaid Holidays including newly added JuneteenthExcellent growth and advancement opportunities.