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East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Recreation Assistant in 26 Sturgis Street - PACE Winthrop, Massachusetts
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Time Type:
Full time
Department:
PACE Center
All Locations:
26 Sturgis Street - PACE Winthrop
Description:
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.
Recreation Assistant Winthrop, MA Full-time, benefits eligible $2000 Sign-on Bonus*
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.
Nursing assistant certification a plus
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
EBNHC 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.
There’s a reason East Boston Neighborhood Health Center is ranked as one of the “Top Places to Work” by The Boston Globe. It is because we are committed to maintaining a truly supportive and welcoming environment — for both our employees and our patients — that reflects our mission and culture. A huge focus of which is to offer important benefits so you can be your best inside and outside of work.
Striving to be an employer of choice, we offer progressive benefits, a variety of schedules, and the satisfaction of working with a diverse workforce whose unity of purpose is a real force for achievement. Plus, our Education & Training Institute is an attractive resource for many of our employees who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers.
Medical & Dental Coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers
401(K) Retirement Plan
Educational Assistance
Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts
Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time
A Generous Staff Development Benefit
Excellent Malpractice Coverage
A Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support
Free Parking
And Much More…