Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and engaging Activities Assistant who will assist the Activities Coordinator and Activities Director with planning and implementing activities designed to enrich the lives of our residents. Activities Assistant responsibilities include creating, leading and engaging residents in meaningful and enjoyable activities, providing emotional support, and ensuring residents' personal and social needs are met.

Schedule: M-F 8:30-5pm, some evenings (special events) and rotating weekends and holidays

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and leading daily activities such as games, music, crafts, exercise, outings, etc.
• Encourage and assist residents to participate in scheduled activities.
• Able to develop and adapt engaging activities tailored to a wide range of abilities and interest.
• Flexible in approach and able to adjust activities as needed for individual needs.

Why Join Us? Competitive pay and benefits. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring smooth staffing operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with music therapy, art, crafts, or movement-based activities.
• Familiarity with dementia behaviors, redirection techniques, and safety protocols.
• Experience working with seniors, especially in memory care or dementia support is a plus.
• Strong communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion for and commitment to serving our Veteran population.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Additional Considerations:

• Compassion and patience able to support residents experiencing confusion, anxiety, or behavioral changes with calm, steady reassurance.
• Strong communication skills speaks clearly, listens well, and adapts communication style for residents with cognitive decline.
• Engaging and creative personality enjoys leading activities, encouraging participation, and bringing positive energy into the environment.
• Dependability shows up consistently, follows routines, and maintains a stable presence for residents who rely on predictability.
• Team oriented mindset collaborates well with nurses, activity staff, and families.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer