Recreation Coordinator (Intramurals) jobs in Owensboro, KY

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6/8/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

23-04697

Recreation Aide

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413 USA

Description

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located in beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

We are currently seeking a Recreation Aide to join our Activities Department. Join our team if you want to give back to those who have given so much for our Country.

Make a lasting impression on our Veterans assisting them by:

• Assist in planning and coordinating therapeutic recreational activities such as parties, games, social outings and special events.
• Interacts with residents on a one to one basis to provide individual recreational activities.
• Records and maintains the daily participation records of the residents activities.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering Independence, preserving Dignity, and providing Compassionate Care.

This job requires mandatory COVID 19 vaccination or an approved exemption in accordance with CMS-3415-IFC from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This means if appointed to the position, the applicant must have completed the primary vaccination series for COVID-19, which means the administration of a single-dose vaccine or the administration of all required doses of a multi-dose vaccine upon commencement of employment. The vaccine received must be one of the FDA-approved or FDA-authorized vaccines. Proof of vaccination will be required. If a medical or religious exemption is sought, the candidate must submit paperwork to the employer prior to appointment for review and approval.

This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint- supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $2.89 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Typically works in an institutional or hospital facility. Typically work is of a moderate physical nature and often in an outdoor setting conducting recreational activities usually with hospital patients or inmates.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tonda Cavanah at tonda.cavanah@ky.gov or 270-322-3566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D