Recreation Assistant (PCN 027475)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of a healthcare team who plans, organizes, and directs recreational programs and special event activities in the Pioneer Home, a long-term care facility. This position performs a variety of recreation related tasks involving elder residents in activities to promote, maintain or restore their physical and mental health. This includes the treatment and rehabilitation of residents with various physical or mental abilities.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
Two years of work experience including one year of dealing successfully with the public.
Current Alaska driver’s license.
College education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Ability to obtain passes to military bases and hospitals (for some positions).
Must provide proof of being free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire (for some positions).
Must provide three (3) professional references with current contact information.
Must provide last two (2) performance evaluations, if available.
Must submit fingerprinting and criminal background check screening.
Must provide current evidence to be free from active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with test results dated within the last twelve (12) months prior to start date.
Must provide a copy of current CPR and First Aid certificate(s), if available.
Must provide a copy of your Alaska driver’s license.
Must provide a copy of your Activities Certification with the National Association of Activities Professionals.

Nice To Haves

Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and directs recreational programs and special event activities.
Performs recreation related tasks involving elder residents in activities to promote, maintain or restore their physical and mental health.
Assists in the treatment and rehabilitation of residents with various physical or mental abilities.