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Activities Assistant - Iowa Veterans Home

Salary

$38,459.20 - $56,201.60 Annually

Location

Marshalltown - 50158 - Marshall County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-01679

Agency

671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home

Opening Date

12/20/2024

Closing Date

12/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

ivhrecruitmentandretention@ivh.state.ia.us

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Job Description

The Iowa Veterans Home is looking to fill a full-timeActivities Assistantposition. Must be a current Certified Nursing Aide or willing to obtain within 6 months. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., one evening per week and some weekends.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Plan, coordinate and execute activities with or without an Activity Specialist involvement.

• Provide reminders, invitations, encouragement, and assistance with escorts to activities on and off unit.

• Aid residents with toileting/ADLs/assist as needed if not implementing group activities.

• Interact with residents, families, staff and volunteers daily.

• Document resident activities participation daily.

What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:

• Opportunity for professional growth and developmen t

• Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year

Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits:

Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2025:

Single: $64/mo = employee share; $836/mo = state share

Family: $210/mo = employee share; $1,896/mo = state share

• National Choice option also available

  Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2025:

  Single: Free

  Family: $46

  • Optional flexible spending accounts for health & dental expenses, & dependent care

  • $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost

  • Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)

  • Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.

  • Lactation rooms throughout our campus

  • Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year

  **All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Two years of full-time work experience in a recreational, arts, crafts, or music activity program.

2) A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in art, music, physical education, recreation, the social/behavioral sciences or closely related areas equals one year of full-time experience.

3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as an Activities Aide or Resident Treatment Worker.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/ActivitiesAssistant-02107.pdf) .

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Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

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Paid Time Off:

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

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  How many years do you have of full-time work in a recreational, arts, crafts, or music activity program?

• I don't have any years of full-time work in a recreational, arts, crafts, or music activity program

• Less than two years of full-time work in a recreational, arts, crafts, or music activity program

• Two years or more of full-time work in a recreational, arts, crafts, or music activity program

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  How many years do you have of post high school education in art, music, physical education, recreation, the social/behavioral sciences or closely related areas?

• I don't have any post high school education in art, music, physical education, recreation, the social/behavioral sciences or closely related areas

• Less than two years of post high school education in art, music, physical education, recreation, the social/behavioral sciences or closely related areas

• Two years or more of post high school education in art, music, physical education, recreation, the social/behavioral sciences or closely related areas

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  How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education in art, music, physical education, recreation, the social/behavioral sciences or closely related areas AND/OR full-time work in a recreational, arts, crafts, or music activity program? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I don't have any of the combined education and/or experience

• Less than two years of the combined education and/or experience

• Two years or more of the combined education and/or experience

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  Are you a current State of Iowa employee - executive branch? IF YES - How many months do you have of experience in the classification of Activities Aide or Resident Treatment Worker for the State of Iowa?

• I am not a current State of Iowa employee

• Less than 18 months of experience in the classification of Activities Aide or Resident Treatment Worker

• 18 months or more of experience in the classification of Activities Aide or Resident Treatment Worker

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home

Address

1301 Summit St

Marshalltown, Iowa, 50158

Website

http://ivh.iowa.gov/

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