What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapy Aide (DOH/FBMC #13655) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
This posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until position has been filled.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide therapeutic recreational activities within an established recreational program at a long-term care facility, to improve and enhance resident's coordination, motor skills and cognitive level as part of the resident's treatment plan.
How does it get done?
By conducting recreation activities with groups or one to one, by organizing and promoting activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
Who are the customers?
Residents, Visitors and Employees at a long-term care facility.
Ideal Candidate
Residents, Visitors and Employees at a long-term care facility.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Employment Requirements
Will be screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire. Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background check (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification from the State of New Mexico or must receive Certified Nursing Assistant Certification within four (4) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver¿s License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Works throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurse's stations, resident rooms, etc.).
Incumbent will work with mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable behavior in stressful situations.
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.,
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,
State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rios (575)537-8667 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
This posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until position has been filled.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide therapeutic recreational activities within an established recreational program at a long-term care facility, to improve and enhance resident's coordination, motor skills and cognitive level as part of the resident's treatment plan.
How does it get done?
By conducting recreation activities with groups or one to one, by organizing and promoting activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
Who are the customers?
Residents, Visitors and Employees at a long-term care facility.
Ideal Candidate
Residents, Visitors and Employees at a long-term care facility.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Employment Requirements
Will be screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire. Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background check (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification from the State of New Mexico or must receive Certified Nursing Assistant Certification within four (4) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver¿s License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Works throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurse's stations, resident rooms, etc.).
Incumbent will work with mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable behavior in stressful situations.
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.,
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,
State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rios (575)537-8667 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $15 - $23