Recreation Assistant - NeighborHealth Corporation

Everett, MA 02149

About the Job

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!

Everywhere you turn, you can feel the immeasurable level of enthusiasm here at NeighborHealth! We are one of the largest community health centers in the country, supporting the greater Boston area and focusing on the well-being of our patients and local community. From the nurses and physicians on the front line of patient care, to the managers who lead and guide our staff, to the many support roles that keep our facilities running smoothly - everyone plays a vital role in improving medicine for our patients.

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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

PACE ACS Everett

All Locations:

801 Broadway

Position Summary:

Under direction of the PACE Center Recreation Therapist, oversees and implements a therapeutic activity program that is appropriate to the range of interests, cognitive, physical and social needs of PACE participants in the PACE Center. Assists Recreation Therapist, in facilitating PACE Center-Based Participant Council Meetings to solicit advice and receive feedback. Contributes to the development of the therapeutic activities program in the PACE Center. Provides guidance and support to PCAs around assisting participants with activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to conduct arts and crafts groups.
Demonstrates ability to conduct exercise groups.
Demonstrates ability to conduct cognitive activities such as current events and quiz games
Demonstrates the ability to conduct music groups
Makes contributions of activity ideas for incorporation in monthly activities calendars
Begins activities on time and is prepared with necessary materials

Qualifications and Requirements

High School diploma required.
CNA or HHA certification required
CPR BLS
Activities Assistant Certification (AAC) at time of hire or commitment to complete within 6 months.
Two years’ experience working with elders or other frail population.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, And Vision Coverage
Life And Disability Insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending And Transportation Accounts
Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick, And Personal Time
Generous Staff Development Benefit
Excellent Malpractice Coverage
Pet Insurance
Free Parking
And Much More

NeighborHealth opens our doors to people from all demographics and cultures. Our workforce is as diverse as the city we call home - in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age, as well as in cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts, and ideas.

Pay Range:

$22 up to $31 based on experience

Source : NeighborHealth Corporation