RECREATION ASSISTANT

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

Job summary

The New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to provide routine services in recreational therapy programs and improve residents’ quality of life. The role involves planning activities, monitoring participation, and coordinating with other staff to support residents’ needs.

Minimum qualifications include 10th grade education and a valid driver’s license. A rotating schedule includes weekends and holidays, with opportunities for advancement and a

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

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

Communication

Teamwork

Activity planning

Observation skills

Education

10th grade education

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

New Hampshire Veterans Home

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

RECREATION ASSISTANT

Position #TMPPT3108

$15.93 - $20.80 hourly

Direct Care up to $10.00/week

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

Proposed schedule includes:

• 8:00am - 4:30pm shifts & 12:00pm - 8:30pm shifts


• Every other weekend (additional $2.00/hour)


• Varying 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

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.

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.

For further information please contact Sam Knowles, Recreation Therapist I, at [e-mail] or [phone]. EOE

EOE

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