Recreation Aide

State of Montana; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Montana DPHS is seeking a Recreation Aide to provide recreation programs in an adult mental health nursing care facility, following care plans to engage residents physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Under supervision, you will assist with activities across the facility and in community settings, including holiday-themed events, while documenting participation and observations. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions explicitly.
• Ability to facilitate groups and lead activities.
• Documentation and reporting of resident participation and observations.
• Willing to work with holiday themes.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of recreation programs and interventions in an adult mental health nursing care facility.
• Follow individual care plans to support resident involvement and well-being.
• Assist residents in ambulating, transferring, and during activities as needed.
• Facilitate large and small groups, provide leadership, direction, and enthusiasm.
• Document, record, and report resident participation, behaviors, and observations.

Skills

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Mobility assistance

Documentation and reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

No prior work experience required

Job description

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at**www.statecareers.mt.gov**.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within theHFD / MMHNCC as a Recreation Aide.**

Job Overview:The purpose is to provide a wide range of recreation programs and interventions in an adult mental health nursing care facility. The Recreation Aide follows individual care plans to contribute to the resident's involvement as well as provides opportunities to meet physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents under the direction of a recreational supervisor and in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Frequently a recreation staff facilitates groups that have over 25 residents at a time. Exposed to unpleasant odors and body fluids on a daily basis.

Work ranges from light to medium. Physical demands are lifting equipment, moving residents, moving supplies and furniture, pushing carts, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and reaching in varying degrees to facilitate recreation activities and other duties of the job. Climbing ladder for decorating. Programs take place in the facility, out of doors, and in the community. Gardening, fishing, and other outdoor activities as needed.

· Lift frequently: 20 lbs

· Lift supplies/groceries and equipment

· Lift occasionally: 50 lbs

· Supplies from storage/transfer residents to chairs/set up tables for special events.

· Push: frequently weighing up to 200 lbs or more.

· Push residents in wheelchairs or Geri chairs to activities, push activity and coffee and snack cart.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):

Required for the ++first day of work++:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction explicitly
• Motor coordination is necessary to facilitate many of the groups.
• Must be able to facilitate large and small groups activities. Provide leadership, direction, and display creativity and enthusiasm.
• Ability to document, record, and report resident participation, behaviors, and general observations.
• Organizational skills in planning and being prepared for activities and special events.
• Must be willing to work with holiday themes.
• Ability to assist residents in ambulating, transferring, and basic care needs during activities as needed.
• Visual and hearing acuity is required to facilitate recreation activities.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• No prior work experience is required

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.