Recreation Therapy 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

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.