Therapeutic Recreation Assistant - Elder Care Program

NeighborHealth; Winthrop (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NeighborHealth in Winthrop, MA, is seeking a Recreation Therapy Assistant for the PACE Center. You will assist the Recreation Therapist, support Participant Council meetings, and help shape recreation activities within individualized care plans and CMS guidelines.

As a full-time, on-site role, you will collaborate with PCAs and IDT members, guide activities safely, and maintain privacy and quality while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• HHA/CNA or National Activities certification.
• Two years’ experience with elders or frail population in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Recreation Therapist with PACE Center Participant Council meetings to support rights, engagement, and CMS-compliant feedback.
• Contribute to planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic recreation aligned with care plans and IDT goals.
• Provide guidance to Personal Care Assistants to ensure safe, appropriate participant involvement per PACE policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HHA/CNA cert

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer programs

Job description

NeighborHealth in Winthrop, MA, is seeking a Recreation Therapy Assistant for the PACE Center. You will assist the Recreation Therapist, support Participant Council meetings, and help shape recreation activities within individualized care plans and CMS guidelines.

As a full-time, on-site role, you will collaborate with PCAs and IDT members, guide activities safely, and maintain privacy and quality while thriving in a fast-paced environment.