Resident Recreation Coordinator

Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Medford Hillside (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Medford, MA seeks a Recreation Aide to implement activities and foster resident engagement. You will create crafts, schedule movies, and guide group activities to promote participation and social interaction among residents.

The role requires respect for age-related needs, strong communication in English, and the ability to document activities and outcomes accurately. Training provided, with progressive responsibilities and stable employment.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must demonstrate care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when warranted.

Responsibilities

• Implement recreation procedures as directed by the Recreation Director, creating crafts and escorting residents.
• Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games and activities.
• Encourage participation in recreational activities and organize games, crafts, religious services and parties.
• Assist in-room residents by visiting, writing letters, running errands and making appointments.
• Guide individual or group re-motivation and reality orientation sessions for residents’ worth and self-esteem.
• Complete required documentation in the resident’s medical record.

Skills

English language

Resident care

Independent decision making

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Medford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Medford, MA seeks a Recreation Aide to implement activities and foster resident engagement. You will create crafts, schedule movies, and guide group activities to promote participation and social interaction among residents.

The role requires respect for age-related needs, strong communication in English, and the ability to document activities and outcomes accurately. Training provided, with progressive responsibilities and stable employment.