Recreation Assistant

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

As one of the largest community health centers in the country, Neighbor Health is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at Neighbor Health is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Full time

PACE Center

26 Sturgis Street - PACE Winthrop

• Assist the Recreation Therapist with facilitation of PACE Center based Participant Council meetings to support participant rights, engagement, and feedback in compliance with CMS requirements
• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of therapeutic recreation programming aligned with individualized care plans and interdisciplinary team (IDT) goals
• Provide guidance and support to Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to ensure safe, appropriate, and compliant participant involvement in activities in accordance with PACE policies and quality standards.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• HHA, CNA, or National Activities professional certification.
• Two years’ experience working with elders or other frail population, preferably in a health care setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport across diverse teams.
• Experience and confidence in leading small and large groups.
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Flexibility, reliability, initiative, creativity and organizational skills, sensitivity to culturally diverse populations.
• Physical capability
• Proficiency in Microsoft and variety of computer programs within the context of the activities program.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual a plus.

Schedule:

5 Days:
On-Site. 7:30 am – 4:00 Mon-Fri

Location:

Winthrop

Salary commensurate with experience: $20.00 hour - $28.00 hour

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