Activities / Smoke Aide
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- 26142241 Requisition #
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- 4 hours ago Post Date
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a Residential Advisor 1 career opportunity at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, MT.
The Montana Veterans’ Home (MVH) located in Columbia Falls, Montana, is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans’ Administration certified facility with 105 intermediate/skilled-care beds and 12 domiciliary beds. The nursing facility includes a 15-bed Dementia Care unit. MVH has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. The Montana Veterans’ Home is located next to the Flathead River just minutes away from Glacier National Park. A large pavilion, walking paths and protected courtyards provide ample opportunities for outdoor access. The facility offers individual and group activities, spiritual services, support group services, and social services. The skilled and rehabilitative services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and dietitian services.
Why Join DPHHS?
Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes health care coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency, offering a wide range of advancement opportunities, whether you are entering the workforce or have several years of experience.
Job Overview:
The incumbent provides direct care as an activities aide, assists nursing residents with dining, and supervises residents who participate in the supervised smoking program. Position functions under the direction of the Activities Supervisor. The main purpose of the position is to provide direct social activities to residents as required by the Certification and Survey Bureau and the Veterans' Administration, and to assist residents in the dining areas. A secondary function is to provide security and supervision to the small number of residents who participate in the supervised smoking program.
Position: Residential Advisor 1
Location: Montana Veterans Home, 400 Veterans Drive, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Schedule: Part-time, 32 hours per week.
How To Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Effective June 29, 2026, DPHHS is participating in E-Verify at this hiring location to confirm employment eligibility. After you accept a job offer and complete Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here: https://www.e-verify.gov.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent
Job-Related Work Experience: 1 to 2 years of job-related work experience
Minimum Qualifications: Working knowledge of the rules, equipment, and procedures of a variety of recreational activities and games. Knowledge of the policies, practices, and regulations of the facility with respect to safety procedures, smoking procedures, and individuals' rights. Working knowledge of the activities program in a long-term care facility, and understanding of a geriatric population in terms of activity abilities. Working knowledge of various food textures.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Heavy lifting is required as needed. Critical physical demands: *Lift 20# occasionally; *Push/pull 50# occasionally; *Reach forward and below frequently. A basic understanding of transferring techniques is necessary. Lifting in conjunction with moving equipment, supplies, etc., is required. This position requires the incumbent to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduling requires. It also requires some exposure to cigarette smoke.
