Director of Activities / Recreational Therapy - Assisted Living

Job Description - Director of Activities / Recreational Therapy - Assisted Living (26163574)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Southington-The Orchards of Southington (10165)

Job

: Senior Health Services / Home Care

Organization

: Hartford HealthCare Senior Services at The Orchards

Job Posting

: Sep 21, 2026

Director of Activities / Recreational Therapy - Assisted Living - (26163574)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Orchards at Southington represents Hartford Healthcare''s commitment to providing a full continuum of care to meet the needs of seniors and their families in the area, in this Senior Living community.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director, Activities/Recreation Therapy develops, implements and conducts programs which appeal to resident interests and will maximize their participation and enhance quality of life.

Manages programs and staff (van drivers, front desk, recreation coordinator) with budgetary and reporting responsibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous people leadership experience (hiring, training, coaching, performance management)

• 3+ years of activities program management experience

• Compassionate and positive approach to all people, especially older adults

• Excellent communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Previous budgetary responsibility

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Work Locations

:

The Orchards of Southington (10165)

34 Hobart Street

Southington 06489

Standard Hours Per Week: 40

Full-time (40 hours)

Shift Details: Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends depending on the happenings in the community.