Recreation Aide II (Nursing Home)

County of Merrimack; Boscawen (NH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack County Nursing Home in New Hampshire is seeking a Recreation Aide II to plan and lead activities aligned with residents' physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. You will engage residents in personalized programs and support their quality of life in a home-like environment.

High school diploma required; experience in a nursing home preferred. Applicants will undergo drug screening and a criminal background check as part of conditional employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in a nursing home preferred.
• Drug screen and criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities aligned with residents' physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
• Engage residents with personalized programs and monitor engagement and safety.
• Collaborate with care team to support residents' overall quality of life.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Activity planning

Empathy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MDS system

Job description

Join our Team!

Merrimack County Nursing Home works hard to offer a warm, caring, home-like environment. We treat everyone like family here at MCNH, from our residents to our employees. We thoroughly enjoy being a part of the Long Term Care community. Our mission here is clear; we “Promote Excellence” at Merrimack County Nursing Home.

Our Recreation Aide II's provide activities guided by the interests of each resident's needs with regards to physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Merrimack/classspecs

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working in a nursing home, knowledge of MDS computer system or experience with care plans and assessments and notes of residents ' involvements preferred or any combination of experience of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledges, skills and abilities.

A drug screen & criminal background check will be required of all conditional hires.