Recreation Aide

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the HFD / MMHNCC as a Recreation Aide.

Job Overview: The purpose is to provide a wide range of recreation programs and interventions in an adult mental health nursing care facility. The Recreation Aide follows individual care plans to contribute to the resident’s involvement as well as provides opportunities to meet physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents under the direction of a recreational supervisor and in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Physical and Environmental Demands: Frequently a recreation staff facilitates groups that have over 25 residents at a time. Exposed to unpleasant odors and body fluids on a daily basis.

Work ranges from light to medium. Physical demands are lifting equipment, moving residents, moving supplies and furniture, pushing carts, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and reaching in varying degrees to facilitate recreation activities and other duties of the job. Climbing ladder for decorating. Programs take place in the facility, out of doors, and in the community. Gardening, fishing, and other outdoor activities as needed.

· Lift frequently: 20 lbs

· Lift supplies/groceries and equipment

· Lift occasionally: 50 lbs

· Supplies from storage/transfer residents to chairs/set up tables for special events.

· Push: frequently weighing up to 200 lbs or more.

· Push residents in wheelchairs or Geri chairs to activities, push activity and coffee and snack cart.