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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Recreation Assistant - Activities Program Assistant

Spokane, Washington, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$41K/yr - $53K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Recreation Assistant for the Nursing Service Community Living Center at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA. The primary purpose of this role is to assist in providing recreational activities for residents, working under the direction of the CLC Nurse Manager and alongside Recreation Therapists.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct outings with residents weekly (i.e., lunches, dinners, sports activities, etc.)

Supervise residents during off-station activities and provide transportation using facility-provided vehicles or other modes of transportation

Coordinate with volunteers for services that augment Veteran interaction with activities

Individually bake/cook and garden once per week

Conduct an individual birthday party for each resident on their birthday

Conduct resident hand massages

Develop regularly scheduled intergenerational programs in which children interact with residents

Develop learning circles held twice per month for resident meetings to give each person an opportunity to share opinions

Perform job duties as directed by the Nurse Manager to facilitate opportunities for CLC residents to engage actively in normal pursuits

Exercise programs

Healing touch and hand massages

Music programs

Baking, cooking, and serving food

Gardening

Games

Coordinating out-of-facility outings (i.e., lunches, dinners, sports, fishing, bowling, picnics, etc.)

Coordinating with volunteers for services (i.e., field trips)

Arts and crafts programs

Conducting individual resident birthday parties

Arranging community meetings and developing regularly scheduled intergenerational programs

Assist residents with activities of daily living (oral care, grooming, bathing, dressing, hygiene, etc.)

Set up, serve, and assist residents with dining and maintain a home-like environment

Turn, move, and transfer residents safely using proper techniques and lifting devices

Prepare and transport residents as needed for tests or discharge

The Activities Program Assistant is required to drive a GSA vehicle to transport residents to activities throughout the local community

Qualification

Recreational ActivitiesTransportation SkillsCounseling ExperienceGroup LeadershipInterpersonal Skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English

Specialized Experience: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-4) in the Federal service

Qualifying specialized experience includes serving as a group leader in community or residential recreation or training programs; serving as a counselor in a youth summer camp; serving as an instructor in a training program for the development of job skills; performing work that demonstrated the ability to be responsible for and to lead and train members of a job crew; serving as a group activities leader in the Armed Services; serving as a unit leader-monitor-proctor for a dormitory group in a boarding school or other residential facility; serving as an aid or assistant to professional or specialist staff in such fields as personnel (private or government), employment guidance in a vocational or academic institution, social service, or manpower development; serving as an aid or assistant to professional or associate staff engaged in work of a social services nature in private, public welfare, government program, or community organizations, or in voluntary activities; serving as an aid or assistant to professional or specialist staff working with individuals who are addicted to or abuse alcohol and/or drugs

Education (Transcripts required): Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to this occupation

Combination of Experience and Education (Transcripts required): An equivalent combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience as described above which meets the total requirements for this grade level

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position

You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Accountability, Creative Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills

Physical Requirements: Work requires the Activities Program Assistant to spend most of the tour (up to 10 hours per day) on his/her feet with intermittent walking, bending, pushing, and pulling