Recreation Assistant -part-time- Veterans Services

IdahoPTV; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services – Caring for America's Heroes is hiring a temporary part-time Recreation Assistant at the Post Falls Veterans Home. The position follows a varied schedule and includes 24 hours per week, with benefits typical of part-time state positions.

You will implement recreational activities, provide personal nursing care, and help enrich residents' lives through a structured activity plan while coordinating with nursing staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Provides or assists with recreational activities in a health care setting.
• Observes residents and documents changes toward treatment goals.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Implements recreational activities and provides personal nursing care to residents in long-term care.
• Informs nursing staff of daily observations; attends shift report; follows treatment plans for lifting, transferring, feeding, and toileting.
• Develops and carries out individualized activity plans for Veterans Home residents.

Skills

Recreational activities in health care

Observation & documentation

Valid driver's license

Job description

USA:ID:Post Falls | Recreation | Part Time Insurance and Retirement Eligible

19.50 - 20.50 USD per hour

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Division of Veterans Services – Caring for America's Heroes

Applications will be accepted until a candidate is selected.

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is hiring for a temporary part-time Recreation Assistantat the Post Falls Veterans Home. This position is scheduled for 24 hours per week and qualifies for part-time State of Idaho benefits.

The ideal candidate will work to implement recreational activities and provide personal nursing care to residents in a long-term care facility. Recreation Assistants help create and implement a robust activity schedule to enrich the lives of the residents. To meet this goal, the position will work a varied schedule.

Responsibilities

• Implements recreational activities and provides personal nursing care to residents in long-term care.
• Informs nursing staff of daily observations regarding residents' irregular behavior; attends shift report; follows nursing treatment plans regarding lifting, transferring, feeding, and toileting.
• Participates in developing individualized activity plans for Veterans Home residents and carries them out with the residents.
• Monitors and records residents' participation, responses, and progress; completes monthly activity flow sheet for each resident assuring activityplan goals are being met.
• Works with and guides volunteers assisting with group and one-to-one recreational activities.
• Assists in preparing residents for outings, drives bus or van to transport residents to community events, and accompanies residents to monitor their safety and participation.
• Lifts, positions, transports, and escorts patients and assists patients with walking and other body movements.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• Providing or assisting with recreational activities in a health care setting or facility.
• Observing and recording changes in residents' behavior and documenting progress toward treatment goals
• Valid driver's license

Clearance

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services requires applicants to pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment.

• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement .
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.