Recreational Assistant
Easterseals is currently seeking Recreational Assistants to join our staff at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC) in Canton, MA. Recreation Assistants will assist in therapeutic programming by implementing recreational, social, and special activities.
General Job Responsibilities
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Encourages the patient’s independence in all phases of recreation programming
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Assists with instruction in a variety of activities to individuals and groups (e.g. recreation program activities, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) and ensures patient’s success and safety in the recreation program
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Responsible for assisting patients safely in and out of wheelchairs, transporting patients and occasionally addressing patient’s personal care needs (e.g. remove diapering, changing clothing, feeding, etc.)
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Assists patients by enabling them to access their electronic communicators, switches, pointers, feeders, etc. for the purpose of ensuring equipment is hooked up and functioning properly
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Monitors patients during assigned periods within a variety of recreation program environments (e.g. activity areas, rest rooms/locker rooms, hallways, special events, transportation and other area parking lots, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
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Supports patients with emotional or behavior concerns and assists them in developing appropriate social skills
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Follow all safety protocols per contract, demonstrating and modeling safe work behavior while utilizing proper body mechanics
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Establish good rapport and build relationships with peers, students, caregivers, and other professionals
Qualifications
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the special needs of patients who have behavioral, learning, or physical disabilities
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a variety of individual and group recreational activities and the ability to facilitate recreational activities according to patient’s function
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motivational and reinforcement techniques in the area of recreational activities
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age specific developmental needs, adapted equipment, and wheelchair safety
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Experience with children and young adults with physical disabilities (preferred)
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Experience providing personal care to youth and/or adults with disabilities (preferred)
Easterseals Massachusetts conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. If selected for hire, candidates must be able to provide a recent physical indicating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without accommodations, proof of negative TB, and required immunizations including Covid-19, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Hepatitis B.
Why join Easterseals Massachusetts?
ESMA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. Join our team to make an immediate and powerful impact in the lives of the clients we serve!
What will you bring to ESMA?
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A passion for improving the lives of the clients we serve.
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Independent time management and critical thinking skills.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Demonstrate flexibility in order to adjust to changes in organizational operations and/or job responsibilities.
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Ability to independently seek out support and guidance from a supervisor.
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Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected characteristic.