Recreation Assistant

The City of Portland has an exciting opening at the Barron Center. The Barron Center is a 219-bed skilled and long-term nursing care facility located on outer Brighton Avenue. We take recreational activities seriously at the Barron Center! Check out our Facebook page for all the fun activities offered this year.

Hours:

Full Time – 11AM – 7PM, One weekend per month required

Duties & Requirements:

• Position requires strong organizational skills and must plan and conduct leisure activities based on needs and interests of the residents through individual and group activities.
• The successful candidate will document resident attendance at activities, write resident progress notes and participate in care planning conferences.
• We are looking for a dynamic individual who is energetic and creative to be part of our team.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be passionate about working with elders and disabled individuals.
• May oversee activities and work of volunteers assigned to assist with programs.
• Candidates must be able and willing to drive a 12 passenger, handicapped accessible vehicle
• Experience with MDS, care plans and assessments preferred.
• Qualified candidates have graduated from high school or have a two year degree in therapeutic recreation; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Activity Coordinator Certificate is preferred.
• Must possess a valid State of Maine Class C Driver’s license.

.Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA (Grade 7) – Starting pay range $18.40 – $20.00/hr.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Denise Perkins (Barron Center Recruiter) at denisep@portlandmaine.gov or (207) 541-6639