Recreation Assistant - Veterans Service - State of Idaho

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity 

Division of Veterans Services - Caring for America's Heroes

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) has an opening for a temporary Recreation Assistant at the State Veterans Home in Lewiston. 

The employee in this position is expected to work 20 - 24 hours per week and is NOT required to have a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.

The ideal candidate will implement recreational activities to residents in our long-term care facility.

Temporary employees work a maximum of 1,385 service hours in a twelve (12) months period. 

Temporary appointments from this announcement, serving at least one thousand forty (1,040) hours of continuous service, 

may be hired as an entrance probationary employee without further examination for the same classification and location as announced.

WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE: 

• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance. 
• 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.
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Robust ongoing training opportunities.
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader)

Hiring managers are continuously considering applications for this position. Depending on your qualifications, you may be contacted shortly after your application has been submitted.

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 activity plan 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.

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

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

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 (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

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

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.