Position: Recreation Assistant (Temporary).
Shifts: Assignment is expected to last around 6 months, pending community need.
Assignment is 20 hours per week. 2pm-7pm 4 weekdays per week.
Starting Pay: $17.50 per hour
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous experience working with seniors, or in a health care setting is preferred, but willing to train the right person.
- Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
- Able to attend short trips into the community
- Flexible schedule which may include late morning and early afternoon start times.
What We Offer:
- Daily Pay (Optional)
- Annual Raise (Based on Performance Review)
- Annual Bonus (Based on hours worked, $1,750 for FT employee in 2024)
- College Scholarships for Staff + Dependents
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available **
- Generous PTO and Sick Time **
- Paid Holidays Off **
- x1.5 pay for Holidays worked
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer Paid Life insurance **
- AD&D insurance **
- Long-term & Short Term disability insurance **
- HSA/FSA Account Options **
- Employee Assistance + Discount Program
** Depends on employment status and classification
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!
Looking ahead, we're excited to expand our community with new living spaces, along with enhanced dining and wellness programs that will enrich the lives of those we serve—and create even more opportunities for our team. As we grow, so do the possibilities for professional development and career advancement. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, there’s never been a better time to join our team!
Essential Job Duties:
- 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 them of activities, have conversations, and offer support, etc.
- Maintain accurate daily documentation of the resident’s attendance and participation levels
- 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 needs
- Provide appropriate therapeutic recreation interventions for residents
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Therapeutic Recreation
Please Note: Consideration for an interview requires your work history/resume be submitted with this application.
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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