Job Description:

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 Center

All Locations:

Revere PACE - 10 Garofalo Street

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.


• 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

Pay Range

$22 up to $31 based on experience

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.

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