Temporary Recreation Assistant - Veterans Services

State of Idaho•Post Falls, ID

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About The Position

Idaho Division of Veterans Services - Caring for America's Heroes Applications will be accepted until a candidate is selected. The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is hiring for a temporary part-time Recreation Assistant at the Post Falls Veterans Home. This position is eligible for part-time State of Idaho benefits and the hours will vary from 24-40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will work to implement recreational activities and provide personal nursing care to residents in a long-term care facility. Recreation Assistants help create and implement a robust activity schedule to enrich the lives of the residents. To meet this goal, the position will work a varied schedule. In order to qualify for this position, you must obtain an Idaho Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate within 6 months of hire.

Requirements

Providing or assisting with recreational activities in a health care setting or facility.
Observing and recording changes in residents' behavior and documenting progress toward treatment goals
Valid driver's license
Possession of a valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate or obtain one within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Implements recreational activities and provides personal nursing care to residents in long-term care.
Informs nursing staff of daily observations regarding residents' irregular behavior; attends shift report; follows nursing treatment plans regarding lifting, transferring, feeding, and toileting.
Participates in developing individualized activity plans for Veterans Home residents and carries them out with the residents.
Monitors and records residents' participation, responses, and progress; completes monthly activity flow sheet for each resident assuring activity plan goals are being met.
Works with and guides volunteers assisting with group and one-to-one recreational activities.
Assists in preparing residents for outings, drives bus or van to transport residents to community events, and accompanies residents to monitor their safety and participation.
Lifts, positions, transports, and escorts patients and assists patients with walking and other body movements.

Benefits

Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement.
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
Paid parental leave.
Eleven paid holidays a year.
Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.
Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Wellness programs.
Robust ongoing training opportunities.