NDVS – ACTIVITIES THERAPY TECHNICIAN 2 – Southern Nevada State Veterans Home – Boulder City, NV

Activities Therapy Technicians are assigned support functions in the evaluation, therapeutic programming, clinical treatment, and assessment of patients receiving the services of a therapist, including assisting in the implementation of the treatment plan according to the therapist’s specifications; instructing patients in the proper use of tools and equipment; providing for the procurement and maintenance of supplies and equipment; and providing direction and encouragement to patients in a mental health, intellectual disabilities, rehabilitation and restoration, or related health care setting.

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) is recruiting for an Activities Therapy Technician 2 position geographically located at the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City, Nevada. Under the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, the Activities Therapy Technician 2 assists in implementing treatment plans and provides direction and encouragement to residents in a health care setting. The selected candidate will conduct daily activities for residents with physical, mental and cognitive disabilities according to established treatment objectives; instruct and guide residents in the completion of activities or exercise; observe residents’ behavior and physical condition; and provides materials for sensory, mental, social and spiritual interventions. The incumbent will monitor resident performance during treatment; monitor attendance and activity tolerances and provide detailed documentation regarding residents’ care plan; and assists in resident outings which include special adaptations per resident’s needs. Experience in assessments and care planning in a long-term care setting is preferred. This is a 24-hour facility; therefore, applicants may be required to work shift work.