Recreation Assistant - Hospice

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the Royal C. Johnson VA Medical Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This position is for the Hospice Cottage which is organized around the needs and lives of Veterans who live there. Being a constant companion of the elderly is the purpose and responsibility of the recreation assistant. The duty of the recreation assistant is to protect, to nurture, and to sustain the elder, to maintain the safety and cleanliness of the environment, and for providing high quality care.

• Major duties and responsibilities include: Provides services and interventions in the inpatient hospice setting that address the needs of the patient utilizing motivational approaches Addresses customers in a courteous manner that reflects favorably on the Medical Center and promotes pride and good will in self, service and the medical center Publicizes recreational activities, attracting and motivating participants Plans special events and federal holiday events for Veterans in the Hospice Cottage Maintains and requests reading materials, cards, games, etc. Prepares and serves food and beverages according to the number of servings required Delivers meal trays to the patients' bedsides and report the patients' comments and complaints to the supervisor or dietitian Ensures all common areas of the residence, indoors and outdoors, are clean and presentable Answers patient/visitor questions Uses the ICARE Values in all aspects of the positions: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect & Excellence ServSafe food handler certification preferred Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Sunday - Saturday, 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. This is a full time position, with a 36-44 hour work week. Work Schedule varies throughout the week and various times of the day to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays (work hours may be further discussed during interview process) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Recreation Assistant - Hospice/PD80438A, PD80437A, and PD80436A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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