Therapeutic Recreation Activities Specialist (Weekend)

Bear Mountain Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Mountain Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our Care Village Vision team in the Boston area. You will work with a supervisor to assess residents and implement individual and group therapeutic recreation activities, adapting sessions to meet each resident’s needs and ensuring safety and confidentiality.

Requirements include strong English communication, patience, tact, enthusiasm, and the ability to function independently when tasks are assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm to handle residents at various ability levels.
• Knowledge of TR policies or guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Works with supervisor to complete assessments.
• Implements 1:1 and group TR activities with residents.
• Adapts TR activities to meet resident needs.
• Provides TR resources, supplies, and equipment.
• Offers emotional support to residents and families.
• Maintains a positive atmosphere during TR sessions.
• Ensures resident safety following health and safety policies.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Communicates behavioral observations to staff and team.
• Encourages resident involvement in recreation and provides support.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident care information.
• Knowledge of residents’ rights.

Skills

English proficiency

Patience & empathy

Therapeutic recreation

Independent work

Group activities

Resident assessment

Safety awareness

Documentation

Job description

Bear Mountain Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our Care Village Vision team in the Boston area. You will work with a supervisor to assess residents and implement individual and group therapeutic recreation activities, adapting sessions to meet each resident’s needs and ensuring safety and confidentiality.

Requirements include strong English communication, patience, tact, enthusiasm, and the ability to function independently when tasks are assigned.