What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION ASSISTANT position at State of New Hampshire?
State of New Hampshire Job Posting
New Hampshire Veterans Home
139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276
RECREATION ASSISTANT
Position #19810
$15.93 - $20.80 hourly
Direct Care up to $10.00/week
The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Recreation Assistant.
Proposed schedule includes:
8:00am - 4:30pm shifts & 12:00pm - 8:30pm shifts
Every other weekend (additional $2.00/hour)
Varying holidays
Make a difference in a Veteran’s life!
Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region.
Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor and respect. Learn more about the NH Veterans Home on our website: Welcome | New Hampshire Veterans Home (nh.gov) and view our Facebook page to see the NHVH team working together.
The Veterans Home is a NH State Agency providing a total compensation package for full-time employees. See information at the bottom of this posting for details.
Summary:
Provides routine services in recreational therapy programs to improve quality of life for residents at the NH Veterans Home.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS : Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: 10th grade education
License/Certification: Valid driver’s license
Other Requirements: Must be able to work on a rotating work schedule that includes weekends and holidays
Trainee Option: Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Recreational work experience involving persons with mental, emotional or physical disabilities. Experience with gerontology and/or dementia and Alzheimer’s patients/residents
Certified Activity Professional or eligibility to obtain certification.
Ability to communicate and work effectively and efficiently with all members of a team.
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No Criteria:
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No Criteria:
DISCLAIMERS:
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.
Responsibilities:
Monitors residents in individual/group recreational activities and facilitates participation.
Plans, develops, implements and leads daily activity groups, trips, and special events.
Assesses residents’ abilities and interests to determine activity needs.
Completes required and related documentation and care plans.
Escorts residents to and from activity treatment areas.
Transcribes data on resident progress reports and records.
Transfers and supervises residents on planned recreational trips when assigned.
Contributes to team projects and collaborates with other departments to meet residents’ needs.
Assists residents in setting up and eating their meals following established guidelines.
For further information please contact Samantha Knowles, Recreation Therapist I, at samantha.r.knowles@nhvh.nh.gov or (603) 527-4834.
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
Other Benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
New Hampshire Veterans Home
139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276
RECREATION ASSISTANT
Position #19810
$15.93 - $20.80 hourly
Direct Care up to $10.00/week
The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Recreation Assistant.
Proposed schedule includes:
8:00am - 4:30pm shifts & 12:00pm - 8:30pm shifts
Every other weekend (additional $2.00/hour)
Varying holidays
Make a difference in a Veteran’s life!
Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region.
Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor and respect. Learn more about the NH Veterans Home on our website: Welcome | New Hampshire Veterans Home (nh.gov) and view our Facebook page to see the NHVH team working together.
The Veterans Home is a NH State Agency providing a total compensation package for full-time employees. See information at the bottom of this posting for details.
Summary:
Provides routine services in recreational therapy programs to improve quality of life for residents at the NH Veterans Home.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS : Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: 10th grade education
License/Certification: Valid driver’s license
Other Requirements: Must be able to work on a rotating work schedule that includes weekends and holidays
Trainee Option: Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Recreational work experience involving persons with mental, emotional or physical disabilities. Experience with gerontology and/or dementia and Alzheimer’s patients/residents
Certified Activity Professional or eligibility to obtain certification.
Ability to communicate and work effectively and efficiently with all members of a team.
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No Criteria:
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No Criteria:
DISCLAIMERS:
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.
Responsibilities:
Monitors residents in individual/group recreational activities and facilitates participation.
Plans, develops, implements and leads daily activity groups, trips, and special events.
Assesses residents’ abilities and interests to determine activity needs.
Completes required and related documentation and care plans.
Escorts residents to and from activity treatment areas.
Transcribes data on resident progress reports and records.
Transfers and supervises residents on planned recreational trips when assigned.
Contributes to team projects and collaborates with other departments to meet residents’ needs.
Assists residents in setting up and eating their meals following established guidelines.
For further information please contact Samantha Knowles, Recreation Therapist I, at samantha.r.knowles@nhvh.nh.gov or (603) 527-4834.
- TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
Other Benefits:
- Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
- $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
Salary : $16 - $21