RECREATION ASSISTANT

The State of New Hampshire; Tilton (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

State retirement plan

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire's Veterans Home in Tilton is seeking a Recreation Assistant to provide routine services in recreational therapy programs that improve residents' quality of life. The role involves leading activities, monitoring participation, and documenting care plans.

Shifts include 8:00am-4:30pm or 12:00pm-8:30pm with every other weekend and holidays; benefits include state health benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 10th grade education.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work on a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

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.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

10th grade education

Job description

Recreation Assistant

Location: US:NH:TILTON

Contact: Samantha Knowles, Recreation Therapist II, at [e-mail] or [phone].

Proposed schedule includes:

• 8:00am - 4:30pm shifts
• 12:00pm - 8:30pm shifts
• Every other weekend (additional $2.00/hour)
• Varying holidays

Salary: USD 15.930-20.800

Salary: $15.93 - $20.80 hourly

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 10/22/2026

Close Date: 11/24/2026

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 NoCriteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes NoCriteria:

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.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• 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)

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: 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

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964