Recreation Assistant - Veterans Services

at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Lewiston, Idaho, United States

State of Idaho OpportunityIdaho Division of Veterans Services Caring for Americas Heroes

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 our residents. To meet this goal, the position will work a varied schedule. To qualify for this position, you must obtain an Idaho Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) certificate within 6 months of hire.

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.- Lifts, positions, transports, and escorts patients and assists patients with walking and other body movements.

Minimum Qualifications:

- 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 drivers license

MQ Specialties:

- Possession of a valid Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) certificate or obtain one within 6 months of hire.

Clearance:

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

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