Recreation Aide

State of Montana • Lewistown, MT

15h • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position facilitates large and small group activities, plans and prepares programs and special events, and documents resident participation, behaviors, and general observations. Activities may occur inside the facility, outdoors, or in the community, and may include gardening, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The role may assist residents with ambulating, transfers, and basic care needs during activities.

Applicants must submit a state application through the Montana State Careers site along with a resume and references. Successful applicants are subject to relevant background checks and reference checks. The position is open until filled, with frequent applicant screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior work experience is required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions explicitly.
• Motor coordination to facilitate groups and recreation activities.
• Ability to facilitate large and small group activities.
• Ability to document, record, and report resident participation, behaviors, and general observations.
• Organizational skills for planning and preparing activities and special events.
• Willingness to work with holiday themes.
• Ability to assist residents with ambulating, transferring, and basic care needs during activities as needed.
• Visual and hearing acuity to facilitate recreation activities.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting equipment and supplies, moving residents and furniture, pushing carts, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreation programs and interventions in an adult mental health nursing care facility.
• Follow individual care plans to encourage resident involvement and address physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Facilitate large and small group activities, providing leadership, direction, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Plan and prepare recreation activities and special events.
• Document, record, and report resident participation, behaviors, and general observations.
• Assist residents with ambulating, transferring, and basic care needs during activities as needed.
• Support activities held in the facility, outdoors, and in the community, including gardening, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
• Move equipment, supplies, furniture, and carts, and help set up activities and special events.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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