Activities Aide

$27,820 - $38,922/Yr

State of Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - West Lafayette, IN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Activities Aide position at the Indiana Veterans' Home involves providing therapeutic activities and support to residents, primarily veterans, in a full-service care facility. The role focuses on enhancing the quality of life for residents through specialized activities, behavior modification techniques, and comprehensive care. The Aide will work closely with patients to assess their needs, document progress, and ensure a supportive environment that promotes rehabilitation and social interaction.

Responsibilities

• Direct, instruct, and supervise patients in specialized activities.
• Advise and reinforce patients on acceptable social behavior employing behavior modification or other techniques.
• Plan, schedule, and execute activities for therapeutic field trips.
• Observe and document patient progress, attendance, behavior, and outcomes for 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options
• Deferred compensation 457B account with employer match
• Two fully-funded pension plan options
• Comprehensive leave policies including paid new parent leave and 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 for behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access