Recreation Aide

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Glasgow, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an outgoing and energetic person, looking to put a smile on other people's faces? Do you enjoy making a positive impact in the life of others? Glasgow State Nursing Facility (GSNF) may be the place for you. We are a state-of-the-art 100-bed long-term care nursing facility for individuals with mental illness or intellectual disabilities. We are seeking a Recreation Aide to join our team in caring and improving the daily lives of our residents. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Organizes and conducts recreational activities for residents at Glasgow State Nursing Facility, a 100-bed long-term care facility; and performs other duties as required. Conducts and assists in large and small group activities, such as parties, dances, games, sports, and special events. Performs one-on-one activities with residents. Adheres to federal and state regulatory guidelines. Supervises the use of activity equipment and supplies. Conducts and/or assists in community functions such as concerts, plays, sporting events, and picnics. Transports residents to community outings and medical appointments. Collaborates with social services and nursing departments on a daily basis. Documents and prepares reports of activities and maintains daily attendance and progress notes. Enters specific resident activity information into an internal database. Attends training sessions and participates on assigned committees. Performs other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate would have: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office and computer skills. Dependability. Team Player. The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E- Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and computer skills.
Dependability.
Team Player.

Responsibilities

Organizes and conducts recreational activities for residents at Glasgow State Nursing Facility, a 100-bed long-term care facility; and performs other duties as required.
Conducts and assists in large and small group activities, such as parties, dances, games, sports, and special events.
Performs one-on-one activities with residents.
Adheres to federal and state regulatory guidelines.
Supervises the use of activity equipment and supplies.
Conducts and/or assists in community functions such as concerts, plays, sporting events, and picnics.
Transports residents to community outings and medical appointments.
Collaborates with social services and nursing departments on a daily basis.
Documents and prepares reports of activities and maintains daily attendance and progress notes.
Enters specific resident activity information into an internal database.
Attends training sessions and participates on assigned committees.
Performs other duties as assigned.