Candlewood Valley is a 5 Star facility. Located in New Milford CT. We have 148 beds, with two long-term units, a secured memory care unit and a short-term unit. Become part of a premier provider of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing and post hospital care.
Our mission is to provide our residents and their families with the superior care delivered by our staff dedicated to the principles of kindness, compassion, customer service and excellence.
We have an opening for a full-time Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to join our team!
40 hours per week, including every other weekend.
We desire a dynamic individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys working with seniors as part of a dedicated team of professionals and embraces the values of quality customer service and compassionate care. If you have a strong passion for helping others and take pride in what you do, are creative, and love to have fun than this is the ideal opportunity for you!
Qualifications-possess a high school diploma. TRD preferred. Basic computer skills. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Possess personal integrity and maintain the confidentiality of resident and personnel data. Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently throughout the day. Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress. Ability to function independently, be flexible, and work effectively with residents, families, personnel, consultants, and vendors. Ability to relate to and work with disabled, ill, elderly, emotionally upset, and or hostile people within the facility.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Recreation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Nursing home: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- TRD Certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person