Recreation Assistant

NeighborHealth Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(K) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and P​​

Educational Assistance

Flexible Spending & Transportation

Free Parking

Job summary

NeighborHealth Corporation in Winthrop, MA, seeks a full-time Recreation Assistant to support the PACE Center program. You will help facilitate Participant Council meetings, ensuring CMS-compliant rights, engagement, and feedback, and assist with therapeutic recreation aligned to care plans.

Role includes guiding Personal Care Assistants to ensure safe participation and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to deliver quality activities in a fast-paced setting. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• HHA, CNA, or National Activities certification.
• Two years' experience with elders in healthcare.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience leading small and large groups.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Discretion handling sensitive information.
• Flexible, reliable, proactive, and organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Recreation Therapist with facilitation of Participant Council meetings.
• Support planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic activities.
• Provide guidance to Personal Care Assistants to ensure safe participation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Group leadership

Problem-solving

Discretion

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Bilingual a plus

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years' experience with elders or frail population (healthcare)

HHA, CNA, or National Activities professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

Time Type: Full time Department: PACE Center All Locations: 26 Sturgis Street - PACE Winthrop

Position Summary

• Assist the Recreation Therapist with facilitation of PACE Center based Participant Council meetings to support participant rights, engagement, and feedback in compliance with CMS requirements
• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of therapeutic recreation programming aligned with individualized care plans and interdisciplinary team (IDT) goals
• Provide guidance and support to Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to ensure safe, appropriate, and compliant participant involvement in activities in accordance with PACE policies and quality standards.

Position Summary

• Assist the Recreation Therapist with facilitation of PACE Center based Participant Council meetings to support participant rights, engagement, and feedback in compliance with CMS requirements
• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of therapeutic recreation programming aligned with individualized care plans and interdisciplinary team (IDT) goals
• Provide guidance and support to Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to ensure safe, appropriate, and compliant participant involvement in activities in accordance with PACE policies and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• HHA, CNA, or National Activities professional certification.
• Two years' experience working with elders or other frail population, preferably in a health care setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport across diverse teams.
• Experience and confidence in leading small and large groups.
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Flexibility, reliability, initiative, creativity and organizational skills, sensitivity to culturally diverse populations.
• Physical capability
• Proficiency in Microsoft and variety of computer programs within the context of the activities program.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual a plus.

Schedule

Schedule: 5 Days: On-Site. 7:30 am - 4:00 Mon-Fri Location: Winthrop

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience: $20.00 hour - $28.00 hour

EEO & Accommodation Statement

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request.

E-Verify Program Participation Statement

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.

We hope you consider joining our team!

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts
• Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time
• A Generous Staff Development Benefit
• Excellent Malpractice Coverage
• A Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support
• Free Parking
• And Much More…