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Activities Aide

State of IndianaWest Lafayette, IN, US
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Activities Aide

Work for Indiana. Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Veterans' Home : The Indiana Veterans' Home is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Originally created to care for veterans of the Civil War, the Indiana Veterans' Home welcomed its first resident in 1896. Located on 250+ acres in West Lafayette, IVH is a full-service care facility offering a complete array of services for residents. The mission of the Indiana Veterans' Home is to honor Indiana's veterans and their spouses by providing the highest level of care in a therapeutic home-like environment, enhancing health and yielding optimal quality of life. To do this and meet the unique needs of these heroes and their families, we deliver compassionate and comprehensive skilled care while integrating arts and cultural programming and preserving the rich history of the Home.

If you are not currently CNA certified, you must be willing to take an upcoming class provided by the Indiana Veteran's Home to gain this certification.

Salary : The salary for this position traditionally starts between $27,820.00 - $38,922.00.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

  • Direct, instruct, and supervise patients in specialized activities.
  • Advise and reinforce patients on acceptable social behavior employing behavior modification or other techniques.
  • Plan, schedule, execute activities for therapeutic field trips.
  • Observe and document patient progress, attendance, behavior, and outcomes for the individual patients and make recommendations regarding changes in activities.
  • Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities and ordering of supplies and equipment making minor repairs on special equipment.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success :

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment :

  • Specialized knowledge of standard techniques and methods of providing rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to rehabilitation therapy.
  • Working knowledge of, and proper use of, special equipment or materials utilized in rehabilitation therapy.
  • Working knowledge of sociology and psychology as they relate to assessing rehabilitation needs of patients.
  • Working knowledge of, and ability to implement, behavior modification techniques to complement rehabilitation therapy programs.
  • Ability to stimulate patient's interests in specialized activities.
  • Ability to assess patient's progress and needs, changing instructional methods.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

    This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

    Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana : The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

  • Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
  • Wellness Rewards Program : Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
  • Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
  • Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
  • Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
  • A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to :
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Group life insurance
  • Referral Bonus program
  • Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
  • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Free Parking for most positions
  • Free LinkedIn Learning access
  • Equal Employment Opportunity : The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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