Recreation Assistant for Veterans — Activities & Care

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

Job summary

The New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton is seeking a Recreation Assistant for a full-time 1st shift (8:00-4:30am) and an evening shift (12:00-8:30pm). The role supports residents through recreational therapy activities, planning groups and events, and documenting progress to improve quality of life.

Qualifications include a 10th grade education, valid driver's license, and ability to work weekends/holidays on a rotating schedule. Preference for gerontology/dementia experience and certification.

Qualifications

• 10th grade education is required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Preferred: experience with geriatrics, dementia care, and certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitors residents in individual/group activities and facilitates participation.
• Plans, develops, implements and leads daily activity groups, trips, and events.
• Assesses residents’ abilities and interests to determine activity needs.
• Completes required documentation and care plans.
• Transports and supervises residents on programmed trips.
• Collaborates with other departments to meet residents’ needs.
• Assists residents with meals according to guidelines.

Skills

Recreational work exp with abilities

Team communication

Gerontology/dementia care (preferred)

Education

10th grade education

Job description

The New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton is seeking a Recreation Assistant for a full-time 1st shift (8:00-4:30am) and an evening shift (12:00-8:30pm). The role supports residents through recreational therapy activities, planning groups and events, and documenting progress to improve quality of life.

Qualifications include a 10th grade education, valid driver's license, and ability to work weekends/holidays on a rotating schedule. Preference for gerontology/dementia experience and certification.