State of New Hampshire

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

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

Proposed Schedule Includes:

8:00am - 4:30pm & 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:

To provide routine services in recreational therapy program(s) 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: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: One year of experience in recreational work involving persons with mental, emotional or physical disabilities.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements:

1. Must be on a rotating work schedule and able to work weekends and holidays.
2. Must be able to communicate and work effectively and efficiently with all members of the team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with gerontology and/or dementia and Alzheimer’s patients/residents are preferred. Prefer Certified Activity professional or eligibility for same.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and monitor residents in individual/group recreational activities.
• Plan, Develop, implement and lead daily activity groups, trips, and special events.
• Conduct activity assessments.
• Complete required and related documentation and care plans.
• Escort residents to and from activity treatment areas.
• Transcribe data on resident progress reports and records.
• Transfer and supervise residents on planned recreational trips when assigned.
• Contribute to team projects and collaborate with other departments to meet residents’ needs.
• Assist residents in setting up and eating their meals following established guidelines.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: 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.

For further information please contact Duain Cook, Recreation Therapist II, at duain.j.cook@nhvh.nh.gov or (603) 527-4466.

EOE

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