Recreation Assistant

Recreation Assistant

Position #19810

Location:

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

Base pay: $15.93 - $20.80 hourly

Schedule:

8:00 am – 4:30 pm and 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm shifts; every other weekend (+$2.00 hr); varying holidays.

Compensation includes direct care up to $10 week and State total benefits.

Provides routine services in recreational therapy programs to improve the quality of life for residents at the NH Veterans Home.

• 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.

• 10th grade education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

• Recreational work experience with persons with mental, emotional, or physical disabilities.
• Experience with gerontology and/or dementia and Alzheimer’s patients/residents.
• Certified Activity Professional or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and efficiently with all members of a team.

None

In‑Band Advancement Available:
No. Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
No.

The State of NH total compensation package includes State‑paid health benefits, a dental plan at minimal cost (value $500‑$1800), flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare, a defined benefit retirement plan and a 457(b) deferred compensation plan, work/life balance with paid holidays and a generous leave plan, $50 000 state‑paid life insurance plus additional low‑cost group life insurance, and an incentive‑based wellness program (up to $500).

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For further information, please contact Samantha Knowles, Recreation Therapist I, at samantha.r.knowles.gov or (603) 527‑4834.

Equal Employment Opportunity.

TDD Access:
Relay NH 1‑800‑735‑2964