Recreation Therapist Aide (Short Term Seasonal)

Job Description

These are seasonal, summer positions at the Department of Public Health's Tewksbury Hospital in the Recreation Therapy Department. This is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days and primary consideration is given to eligible high school and college/university students enrolled in or interested in a related field of study.

Tewksbury Hospital under the Department of Public Health (DPH), a 370 bed Joint Commission accredited hospital, is currently hiring Seasonal Recreation Therapy Aides. The hospital provides a broad treatment of care and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses.

These positions assist Recreational Therapists in providing therapeutic treatments and recreational activities to the patient population.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st/day shift, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays off. Hourly rate is $22.33.

About Tewksbury Hospital:

Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.

Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

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Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.

Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.