Recreation Assistant

These positions are at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), in the VA Long Beach Healthcare System/Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California, in the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service, Community Living Center (CLC) department located in Long Beach, California. ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The Recreation Assistant is responsible for leading and facilitating recreation therapy services specified in the patient/resident plan of care or for identified patient/resident groups under the guidance and direction of recreation therapists, certified therapeutic recreation specialists, and/or creative arts therapists. Major duties and responsibilities include: Assisting in the implementation Recreation Therapy programs for residents within the Community Living Center Facilitating the Recreation Therapist(s) in carrying out a full range of treatment modalities. Working with residents who have a variety of illnesses, diseases and/or disabling conditions with varying degrees of impairment. Assisting in the overall cleanliness and safety of recreation therapy storage areas, assisting in ordering, stocking, and maintenance of supplies. Providing assistance in implementing the Recreation Therapy program for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions in the designated medical center ward(s) or unit(s) as assigned by the CLC Recreational Therapy Manager and CLC Recreation Therapists. Managing position responsibilities with little supervision, as well as sets priorities and deadlines, adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs. Implementing activity task analysis which involves taking a patient through the step-by-step process of an activity. Adapting activities predominately through the use of equipment, and/or provides on a one-to-one basis. Working with residents who have a variety of illnesses, diseases, and/or disabling conditions with varying degrees of impairment Completing daily encounter notes indicating patient participation and response to treatment. Performing other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.