TRD/ Recreational Therapist

A Great Place to Work

National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Stone Bridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family!

We think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and those that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition of Stone Bridge, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

We invite you to join our newest team at the Stone Bridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation!

TRD/Recreation Assistant

Location 139 Toddy Hill Rd., Newtown CT 06470

Full time 32 hours 

Schedule 10-6pm

What You'll Do:

As a Therapist of Recreation / Activities, you will  oversee a vibrant and engaging activities program in our communities.  Your creative and compassionate approach will contribute to the overall well-being and happiness of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate a variety of opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression while fulfilling residents' basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs
• Create a warm and inclusive environment that encourages resident participation
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as needed
• Assist the families of physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individuals to explore appropriate hobbies and leisure activities
• Dementia experience a must.

If you're passionate about creating meaningful and engaging recreational programs for seniors, in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Stone Bridge family will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Support for professional growth and development
• A collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities:

•  Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  
• Compassion and empathy in working with seniors
  
• Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
  
• Creative mindset with excellent organizational interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to collaborate with team members, residents, and families to create a positive and inclusive environment 

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.  Today, our centers include more than 30 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.  When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.