At Chatham Place you will experience a high quality professional culture focused on resident needs. We strive to deliver the highest quality support services with deep compassion and empathy. If you find meaning working with seniors, Chatham Place may be for you.

This position will engage residents, in groups and one-on-one, in fun, stimulating and meaningful recreation activities. Must be comfortable leading a group as well as working one to one. We offer a variety of activities ranging from trips off campus to gardening, painting, music and dancing! We take the time to talk with, and listen to, those we care for and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Our goal is to create moments of joy as often as possible. Listening to understand, demonstrating kindness, concern and tender loving care are part of our core practices. Everyone is held accountable to these standards.

The community includes 84 units, a combination of one bedroom and studio apartments. 20 units are Memory Care and the rest are traditional Assisted Living. We have a bistro, a salon/spa, a fitness center and a rooftop terrace!

For 156 years we have been serving the Greater New Haven senior community. We are a mission focused non-profit, governed by a Board of Trustees. Visit www.marywade.org to see our gorgeous campus and learn more about our services and history.

We are looking for a part-time Recreation Assistant to work the following:

Schedule: 32 hours per week, including every other weekend: 8am to 4pm and hours may vary.

Hourly Rate: $14.00

Job Responsibilities:

• Comfortable working with geriatric and Alzheimer’s/Dementia population experience preferred
• Strong creative and socialization skills.
• Six months of recreation experience a plus (art, therapy, music dance and reading).
• Motivated, flexible, creative and responsible personality and willing to organize, coordinate and engage in enjoyable activities for our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.
• Responsible for providing administrative support to Programming Director and other team members.
• Maintaining recreational equipment (tables, instruments and electronics) and keeping areas clean when assisting resident with daily interchanging programs.
• Plan, set up and lead activities for residents (sports, games, events and off-site trips).
• Direct and supervise of residents in their assigned area and scheduling daily activities appropriately.
• Provide a safe environment and follow all policies and regulations of Chatham Place.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Why work at Mary Wade Home

• Highly skilled leadership that coach you to grow your skills and knowledge
• Fair-minded management that helps to see you succeed
• Diversity, communication, compassion and professionalism are part of our company values
• Detailed new employee orientation, on-boarding and continuous skill development
• Cutting edge Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training
• Open door culture – speak to leadership anytime!
• A clean, safe work environment - we are proud of our safety record!
• A reputation you can be proud to represent - we deliver the highest quality medical services!

Benefits

• We’re proud to offer health plans through ConnectiCare, a leading health insurer with award-winning customer service and in-person help around the state. ConnectiCare has an extensive network of providers delivering high-quality care (state, regional, and national coverage), and 100% of Connecticut hospitals are in-network.
• Affordable healthcare! Pay only 12 to 18 percent of the monthly premium with Mary Wade covering the majority of the Connecticare health insurance premium. Dental and Vision are also offered at very low rates.
• Life struggles causing stress? We understand that mental health support is a priority in the healthcare industry which is why we provide our Employee Assistance Program at no cost. Get support immediately and long term with 24/7 access to practitioners. Many other wellness services also available.
• Want to get a degree or earn job related credentials? Our Tuition Reimbursement benefit helps cover the costs.
• Secure your future with our 403b Retirement Plan. Save with our 50% matching dollar program.
• Annual Uniform Allowance of $50 annually.

• Work in a facility known for cleanliness, friendliness and delicious food.
• Be on a team known for excellent care and high nursing standards.
• Employee Assisted Housing Program for purchase of home in Fair Haven
• Opportunity for career growth
• Flu Shot – company paid
• Weekly Payroll
• Breaks and meal time are PAID time!
• 7 paid Holidays
• Beautiful garden for outdoor lunch and breaks
• Benefit partners offering identity theft protection, prepaid legal services, AFLAC, Verizon discounts
• Free parking on-site and located near New Haven Bus Line

Covid Vaccine and Booster required per Executive Order 13B: Protection of Public Health and Safety during Covid-19 Pandemic: Long Term Care Facility Staff Vaccination.

EOE/AA