Ohio
ALL THE GOOD STUFF!
Starting Hourly Pay – $21.93
Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service
Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Organizes, plans & conducts:
Empowerment activities to promote high self-esteem & self-respect (e.g., crafts, wood shop, sing-a-longs, cooking, gardening)
Maintenance activities designed to promote physical, cognitive, social, spiritual & emotional health (e.g., exercise, sports activities & events, reminiscing, current events, word games)
Supportive activities to promote a comfortable environment with stimulation & solace for low functioning residents (e.g., soft music, sensory stimulation, aroma therapy, nature videos).
Monitors nursing home residents participating in activities both individually or in group.
Assists supervisor in establishing goals & objectives for department & is instrumental in working to obtain goals set.
Develops & evaluates activity portion of Plan of Care (e.g., interviews residents for initial activity assessment record; updates activity assessments as required
Completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) on each resident
Completes discharge summaries) updating progress as needed
Plans & conducts outings, social events & special programs; escorts/transports residents during shopping trips, outings & activities off grounds & is often solely responsible for these residents
Plans monthly calendar of events & activities
Orients, trains & supervises volunteers assigned to activity area.
All other duties as assigned
Helpful Tips Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.
You can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website.
We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.
Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov . Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.
The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services.
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.
NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.
30 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation
-Or completion of associate degree in recreation; 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation; 6 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Confidentiality, Creativity, Teamwork, Time Management
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Starting Hourly Pay – $21.93
Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service
Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Organizes, plans & conducts:
Empowerment activities to promote high self-esteem & self-respect (e.g., crafts, wood shop, sing-a-longs, cooking, gardening)
Maintenance activities designed to promote physical, cognitive, social, spiritual & emotional health (e.g., exercise, sports activities & events, reminiscing, current events, word games)
Supportive activities to promote a comfortable environment with stimulation & solace for low functioning residents (e.g., soft music, sensory stimulation, aroma therapy, nature videos).
Monitors nursing home residents participating in activities both individually or in group.
Assists supervisor in establishing goals & objectives for department & is instrumental in working to obtain goals set.
Develops & evaluates activity portion of Plan of Care (e.g., interviews residents for initial activity assessment record; updates activity assessments as required
Completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) on each resident
Completes discharge summaries) updating progress as needed
Plans & conducts outings, social events & special programs; escorts/transports residents during shopping trips, outings & activities off grounds & is often solely responsible for these residents
Plans monthly calendar of events & activities
Orients, trains & supervises volunteers assigned to activity area.
All other duties as assigned
Helpful Tips Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.
You can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website.
We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.
Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov . Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.
The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services.
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.
NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.
30 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation
-Or completion of associate degree in recreation; 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation; 6 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Confidentiality, Creativity, Teamwork, Time Management
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