Position Title: Recreation Assistant

Schedule: 32 hours/week, Work Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday, Work Hours: 9am-5:30pm

Pay: $17.50-20.00/hour, depending on education/licensure level and employment experience.

Who We Are:

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set on thirty-two beautiful acres, StoneRidge is located just two miles from the riverfront and less than three miles from downtown Mystic, CT. When you work at StoneRidge, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

You Will Enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match*
• Health savings account/Flexible spending account*
• Resident sponsored appreciation bonus
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Generous PTO and paid holidays*
• Employee assistance program
• Free on-site parking
• Daily Pay – work today, get paid today*
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!*

Primary Responsibilities:

• Planning, coordinating and implementing calendar activities based on the resident population interests. These activities will be designed to meet their physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Responsible for creating opportunities for daily 1:1 visits with all residents to invite and inform of activities, conversation, support, etc.
• Maintain accurate daily documentation of the resident’s attendance and participation level
• Distribute and post material regarding events, programs, activities, etc.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and inviting recreation space for residents, families, and staff
• Communicate with Director of Therapeutic Recreation for supply, program, and resident need
• Provide appropriate therapeutic recreation interventions for residents
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Qualifications:

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED
• Experience working with seniors or in a health care setting preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral and written communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and the ability to anticipate resident needs are qualities for success in this position.

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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