Recreation Aide

State of Montana • Lewistown, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose is to provide a wide range of recreation programs and interventions in an adult mental health nursing care facility. The Recreation Aide follows individual care plans to contribute to the resident’s involvement as well as provides opportunities to meet physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents under the direction of a recreational supervisor and in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• No prior work experience is required
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction explicitly
• Motor coordination is necessary to facilitate many of the groups.
• Must be able to facilitate large and small groups activities.
• Provide leadership, direction, and display creativity and enthusiasm.
• Organizational skills in planning and being prepared for activities and special events.
• Ability to assist residents in ambulating, transferring, and basic care needs during activities as needed.
• Visual and hearing acuity is required to facilitate recreation activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of recreation programs and interventions in an adult mental health nursing care facility.
• Follow individual care plans to contribute to the resident’s involvement.
• Provide opportunities to meet physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents.
• Facilitate groups that have over 25 residents at a time.
• Assist residents in ambulating, transferring, and basic care needs during activities as needed.
• Document, record, and report resident participation, behaviors, and general observations.
• Plan and prepare for activities and special events.
• Work with holiday themes.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED