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Athena Health Care Systems Director of Recreation in Middletown, Connecticut
Director of Recreation
Full-Time
Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center - Middletown, CT
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Director of Therapeutic Recreation to join our dynamic care team at Wadsworth Glen in Middletown!
This is a department head role. We are a 102-bed facility offering short-term rehab and long-term care.
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As the Director of Therapeutic Recreation, you plan, organize, develop, and direct all operations of the recreation department including staffing, budgeting, planning, and more.
Experience & Education:
Must possess, as a minimum, a certificate in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college or Associate Degree with major emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation.
Must be a qualified Therapeutic Recreation Director who is credentialed by the State of Connecticut.
A Bachelors Degree in a related field and one year of full time employment in Therapeutic Recreation in a health care facility; or a Bachelors Degree in a related field and 6 credit hours of Therapeutic Recreation coursework; or an Associates Degree in a related field and two years full time employment in Therapeutic Recreation in a health care setting; or an Associates Degree in a related field and 9 credit hours of Therapeutic Recreation coursework as required by the State employed in. A related field shall include, but is not limited to Sociology, Psychology, Art, Music and Education.
A minimum two (2) years experience in a social/therapeutic recreation program in a health care setting.
Experience in a supervisory capacity in a health care setting is preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists in plans and provisions of patient care by visiting residents regularly, in accordance with Connecticut regulations, to evaluate needs.
Document and report to the nursing department any unusual or significant findings.
Report all reportable events immediately in accordance with our policy.
Encourage residents to take part in activities of daily living that will stimulate his/her potential, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
Spend duty time with residents rather than with other facility staff.
Assist with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team.
Document accurately, timely, and comprehensively.
Demonstrate initiative and follow through.
Participate in public relations, media coverage, marketing efforts and volunteer activities.
Specific Requirements:
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing policies and procedures.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must participate in continuing education and in-service training.
About Athena Health Care Systems:
Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.
Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.
Athena’s Benefits:
Competitive and Weekly Pay
Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
Career Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Benefits Available for Eligible Team Members:
Employer Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Vacation and Personal Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.
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