Recreation Specialist-Veterans Assistance-Nursing Facility-Harrison

Overview

*** This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***

Carry out daily scheduled activities along with one-on-one interaction with residents. Assist in facility functions and participate in out-of-facility activities such as shopping, trips, movie outings, lunches, etc. Implement weekly and monthly activities to provide structured groups or individual recreation for residents. Instruct groups in sports, arts and crafts, and other group functions such as board games and cards. Ensure quality of life for residents by providing individual interest to each resident.

Inspect recreation areas and equipment for safety. Gather and dispense equipment, materials, and supplies for activities. Document residents’ participation and behavior. Plan individual activities to reduce behaviors. May drive buses or vans to various activities. Follow instructions from the Director of Activities. Encourage residents to attend and participate in daily activities.

Location and vacancies information: Posting Number: VANF
26034 Position Numbers: 0613P00261, 0613P00289 Location: Harrison County Vacancies: 2

• Carry out daily scheduled activities and provide one-on-one interaction with residents.
• Assist in facility functions and participate in out-of-facility activities (shopping, trips, movie outings, lunch trips, etc.).
• Implement weekly and monthly activities to provide structured group or individual recreation.
• Instruct groups in sports, arts and crafts, and other group functions (board games, cards, etc.).
• Ensure quality of life for residents by focusing on individual interests.
• Inspect recreation areas and equipment for safety; gather and dispense equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Document residents’ participation and behavior; plan individual activities to reduce behaviors.
• May drive buses or vans to various activities.
• Carry out instructions from the Director of Activities and encourage resident participation in daily activities.

• Training: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university with at least eighteen (18) hours in health, physical education, recreation, arts or therapeutic recreation.
• OR
• Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in health, physical education, recreation, or arts may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year for every thirty (30) semester hours.
• OR
• Registration as an Activity Professional Certified (APC) by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
• Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Class D driver's license or be willing to obtain one within the first month of employment.

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• Training: As above.
• OR As above.
• Substitution: As above.

Note: This position is for an evening shift 11am - 9pm and every other weekend.