Geriatric Recreation & Activities Coordinator

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a dedicated Recreation Assistant to engage residents in crafts, games, and social activities. You will support a vibrant, caregiving environment and contribute to residents' well‑being.

Starting pay is $17 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth; training is provided to help you succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Facility will train.

Responsibilities

• Implement Recreation procedures as directed by the Recreation Director by creating decorations, setting up necessary equipment, creating ceramics, needlework, woodwork and other crafts, escorting residents to and from Recreation area, and awarding prizes.
• Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities for residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in recreational social activities so that all residents are involved in activities by engaging in and organizing games, crafts, religious services, parties, etc.
• Assist in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, making appointments, etc., as necessary.
• Participate and guide individual, and/or group, remotivation and reality orientation sessions to promote the worth, self-esteem and reality level of the residents.
• Complete required documentation as directed in the resident’s medical record.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Creativity

Encourage participation

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

The Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a dedicated Recreation Assistant to engage residents in crafts, games, and social activities. You will support a vibrant, caregiving environment and contribute to residents' well‑being.

Starting pay is $17 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth; training is provided to help you succeed in this role.