Recreation Assistant

NeighborHealth • Winthrop, MN

2d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, is a large community health center serving the greater Boston area with a commitment to patient and community health. Every role at NeighborHealth is vital in advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience. This position is within the PACE Center department and is located at 26 Sturgis Street - PACE Winthrop.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED