Part Time Activity Assistant
State of Nebraska

Bellevue, Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:
Bellevue Job Posting, Omaha Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$15.822

Classification Salary Range:
$15.82 - $23.32

Job Posting:
JR2024-00005744 Part Time Activity Assistant (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-03-2024

Job Description:
Part time position as an Activities Assistant at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home (Department of Veterans Affairs). Scheduled days are: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday from 2:30-8:00pm. Also scheduled to work every 4th weekend.

WAGE: $18.82 (Breakdown: $15.82 + $3.00 differential per hour)

JOB DUTIES: Activity Assistant for a caseload of Members. Tasks will include assist in conducting assessments, participating in care planning, assist in developing and implementing an activity calendar for assigned unit, driving a 10 passenger bus or van to take Members on outings, and assisting with facility activities.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/Training in recreation management, music, recreation therapy, occupational therapy, vocational rehabilitation or related field OR experience leading or conducting games, sports, or musical or other activities or assisting with providing therapy or related services.

Preferred Qualification: Completion of NHCA Activity Director Training, or a similar course offered by another agency or state, or a college degree in the field of Recreation. Experience providing recreational programming and activities in a therapeutic setting preferred.

Other: Valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of planning and conducting therapeutic activities; the fundamentals & rules of various games and related leisure activities for geriatric population. Ability to form effective therapeutic relationships with members and maintain member interest and participation in activities. Observe and document member behavior and participation.


Benefits


We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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