Senior Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Fallon Health; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fallon Health is seeking an experienced professional to join our Summit ElderCare PACE program in Massachusetts. You will assess participants and develop individualized recreational plans, guiding an interdisciplinary team to promote mental and physical well‑being.

You will lead group and individual activities, ensuring engagement, cultural sensitivity, and safety while documenting progress and outcomes for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a health care activities program for seniors preferred.
• CPR and Alzheimer's certifications, or willingness to obtain.
• Reliable transportation to travel within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Lead large and small therapeutic recreation groups and individual activities to address cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial, spiritual and artistic needs.
• Suggest ideas for monthly activity calendars.
• Implement a variety of programming including exercise, arts and crafts, music, and spirituality.
• Ensure participant choices and engagement in planning and activities.
• Foster a warm community and supportive environment for participants.
• Document attendance and participation daily and maintain records as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Cultural competency

Education

High school Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Fallon Health is seeking an experienced professional to join our Summit ElderCare PACE program in Massachusetts. You will assess participants and develop individualized recreational plans, guiding an interdisciplinary team to promote mental and physical well‑being.

You will lead group and individual activities, ensuring engagement, cultural sensitivity, and safety while documenting progress and outcomes for daily operations.