Institutional Recreation Leader I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Hanson, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located in beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care. We are currently seeking a Institutional Recreation Leader I to join our Activities Department. Join our team if you want to give back to those who have given so much for our Country.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, special education or a related field.
Experience in planned recreation, physical education, special education or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Work involves considerable walking, stooping, bending, and lifting. Much mobility is required to monitor resident care.
Should be able to physically lift up to 50 lbs.
Work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.
A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates and leads therapeutic recreational activities for assigned units.
Completes quarterly reviews on each resident to monitor their recreational needs.
Develops treatment plans to meet resident's individual needs and attends treatment team meetings.
Organizes and supervises recreational outings including supervision of residents and volunteers involved in outings.
Transports residents within the facility and drives a state vehicle to transport residents to outings and events.