Recreational Therapist
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
About the job
Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Starting at $22.00/hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
About Us
At Amberwoods of Farmington, we enrich the lives of our residents through compassionate care, meaningful engagement, and individualized support. We are a beautifully renovated, 130-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center offering long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and Memory Care services.
Join a CMS 4-Star Rated facility known for exceptional care, customer service, and a supportive team culture.
Benefits
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Meal Breaks
- Weekend Differential
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 9 Paid Holidays
Responsibilities
- Assess residents' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs
- Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized therapeutic recreation programs
- Lead engaging group and one-on-one activities
- Adapt interventions based on residents' abilities and preferences
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Support meaningful engagement for residents living with dementia
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Music Therapy
- Certification preferred
- Experience in dementia care and/or long-term care preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, energetic, and team-oriented
- Availability to work Sundays and holidays
Make a Difference Every Day
Join our Therapeutic Recreation team and help create meaningful experiences that enhance the quality of life for the residents we serve.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
From Amberwoods of Farmington's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Amberwoods of Farmington is a 130 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Amberwoods of Farmington, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Farmington, CT, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and mental health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Amberwoods of Farmington
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