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Recreation Aide
Commonwealth of KentuckyUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2026
💰 $28,000/yr
About the role
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8/17/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
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Recreation Aide
Pay Grade
09
Salary
$13.76 Hourly
Locality Premium $2.89 Per Hour
Locality Premium $2.89 Per Hour
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413 USA
Hanson, KY 42413 USA
Description
The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located in
beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence,
preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.
We are currently seeking a Recreation Aide to join our Activities Department. Join our team if you want to give back to those who have given so much for our Country. Make a lasting impression on our Veterans assisting them by:
This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint- supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
***This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $2.89 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).***
We are currently seeking a Recreation Aide to join our Activities Department. Join our team if you want to give back to those who have given so much for our Country. Make a lasting impression on our Veterans assisting them by:
- Assist in planning and coordinating therapeutic recreational activities such as parties, games, social outings and special events.
- Interacts with residents on a one to one basis to provide individual recreational activities.
- Records and maintains the daily participation records of the residents activities.
This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint- supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
***This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $2.89 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).***
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
NONE
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Working Conditions
Typically works in an institutional, hospital facility, or summer camp facility. Typically work is of a moderate physical nature and often in an outdoor setting conducting recreational activities usually with student campers, long-term care residents, hospital patients, or inmates.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tonda Cavanah at tonda.cavanah@ky.gov or 270-322-3566.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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