RECREATION ASSISTANT

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

New Hampshire Veterans Home

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

RECREATION ASSISTANT

Position #TMPPT5109

$15.93 - $20.80 hourly

Direct Care up to $10.00/week

The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a part-time vacancy for a Recreation Assistant.

Proposed schedule includes:

Varying 1st shift hours, up to 29 hours/week

Every other weekend (additional $2.00/hour)

Some nights

Some 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.

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.

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 Duain Cook, Recreation Therapist II, at duain.j.cook@nhvh.nh.gov or (603) 527-4466.

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964