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About this Recreation Assistant role at NeighborHealth

NeighborHealth · Onsite · Winthrop

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


As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth 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 NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!


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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

PACE Center

All Locations:

26 Sturgis Street - PACE Winthrop

Position Summary:

Key responsibilities include:

  • 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.
     

Key responsibilities include:

  • 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.

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.


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

Location: Winthrop


Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


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

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

Federal Trade Commission Statement:
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps.” Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.

E-Verify Program Participation Statement:

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.

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About NeighborHealth

There’s a reason NeighborHealth (formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center) is ranked as one of the "Top Places to Work" by The Boston Globe. It's because we're committed to maintaining a supportive and welcoming environment — for both our employees and our patients — that reflects our mission and culture. We are proud to offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work. We strive to offer a variety of schedules, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and a patient-driven purpose that supports our local community. Additionally, we utilize our Education & Training Institute as a resource for our large employee workforce who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their career

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