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Therapeutic Recreation Director

Trinity Health

  • West Hartford, CT
  • 13 days ago

    Highlights

    We're seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) to lead innovative programming for our Long-Term Care and Memory Care residents, helping create an environment where individuals feel valued, connected, and at home. We're looking for someone who can move beyond traditional activities and help foster vibrant resident communities through meaningful experiences, personalized programming, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWest Hartford, CT
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Websitehttps://jobs.trinity-health.org/search-results

    Description

    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Shift:

    Day Shift

    Description:

    Create Meaningful Experiences. Enrich Lives Every Day.

    At Saint Mary Home, a Trinity Health Senior Community, we believe that engagement, connection, and purpose are essential to quality of life. We're seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) to lead innovative programming for our Long-Term Care and Memory Care residents, helping create an environment where individuals feel valued, connected, and at home.

    We're looking for someone who can move beyond traditional activities and help foster vibrant resident communities through meaningful experiences, personalized programming, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

    Schedule

    • Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Every 4th weekend required

    What You'll Do

    • Develop and lead therapeutic recreation and memory care programs.
    • Create engaging experiences that support residents' cognitive, emotional, social, and physical well-being.
    • Complete MDS assessments, documentation, and care plan participation.
    • Partner with residents, families, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members to enhance quality of life.
    • Bring creativity and fresh ideas that promote connection, engagement, and a sense of belonging.

    What You'll Bring

    • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) credential.
    • Experience in Long-Term Care and Alzheimer's/Dementia programming.
    • Knowledge of MDS assessments and documentation requirements.
    • Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
    • A passion for creating meaningful experiences for older adults.

    Join Saint Mary Home and help redefine what resident engagement looks like by creating experiences that inspire connection, purpose, and joy every day.

    Our Commitment

    Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

    About Company

    Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

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