Veterans Recreation & Music Therapy Assistant

State-of-Missour; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Veterans Home is hiring a Recreation/Music Therapist Assistant to assist the team with therapeutic and leisure activities for Veterans. Join a mission-driven environment where you can make a difference in the lives of those who served.

Responsibilities include leading or supporting recreational and music activities, documenting attendance and progress, transporting Veterans when needed, and helping to plan outings and care plans in collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• 0 - 1 years of relevant experience
• Current Missouri Class E driver license or able to obtain within 60 days

Responsibilities

• Learn and demonstrate basic methods and application of recreational, music, and other therapeutic activities
• Make preparations/arrangements for and carry out activities, such as group outings
• Provide resources and support to Veterans to enhance skills appropriate to their physical and cognitive ability
• Document electronically activity attendance records, assessments, progress notes, and care plans
• Drive bus or other state vehicles during day/night both in town and on highway
• Lift and move Veterans as needed

Job description

The Missouri Veterans Home is hiring a Recreation/Music Therapist Assistant to assist the team with therapeutic and leisure activities for Veterans. Join a mission-driven environment where you can make a difference in the lives of those who served.

Responsibilities include leading or supporting recreational and music activities, documenting attendance and progress, transporting Veterans when needed, and helping to plan outings and care plans in collaboration with the care team.