In accordance with State and Federal regulations facilitates recreational activities for Nathaniel Witherell residents, particularly those in the Memory Care Unit.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma, plus three (3) years of work experience providing recreational or therapeutic programs.
Licenses and Certifications:
Therapeutic Recreation certification within one (1) year of employment.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of social, educational, therapeutic, and recreational activities.
Proven ability to facilitate recreational and therapeutic programs.
Proven ability to engage residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease in basic, short-term group activities.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with residents, families of residents, colleagues, and supervisors.
Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of a computer, including the use of a Smart TV, iPad, sound system, rhythm instruments, unit alarm systems, and office-related equipment.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally.
Demonstrated ability to perform the physical aspects of the position, including transporting residents (ambulatory or in wheelchairs) to various locations inside the facility or on outings.
Examination: 100% Training & Experience Assessment
The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.
Department: Nathaniel Witherell
Division: Therapeutic Recreation
Bargaining Status: GMEA
Salary Range: G-F
FLSA: Non-exempt
Last Amended: April 2024
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans and facilitates activity programs based on the resident’s needs, interests, and physical restrictions.
Maintains records of resident participation in activity programs.
Assists with resident interviews to determine interest in various activities.
Performs related administrative tasks.
Performs other related work as required.
Supports Town policies and philosophies.
All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position. Candidates for employment at Nathaniel Witherell Skilled Nursing Facility are required to demonstrate their vaccination status against COVID 19.
The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations for all full and part time positions positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
Please visit the Town's Labor Relations webpage https://www.greenwichct.gov/537/Labor-Relations to view the collective bargaining agreements and the associated benefit coverage.
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