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Activities Assistant - Walter Reed
Join us at Virginia Health Services, where your passion for compassionate care can transform lives. We commit to prioritizing quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!
Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its team members and offers the following benefits:
- Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our team members are valued and rewarded for their hard work.
- Holiday pay is available for 11 worked holidays, paid at DOUBLE time.
- Paid time off and sick time available as you accrue it (no waiting period).
- Early wage access to some of your paycheck before payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access.
- Group health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Referral program with the ability to earn as much as $1,500 for each new hire you refer.
- Training and development opportunities offered in-house at our state-of-the-art Employment, Enrichment and Education (EEE) Center.
We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Together, let’s make a difference!
Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services believes that compassionate care is the foundation of a healthier future. Our commitment extends beyond traditional healthcare; we strive to create lasting relationships that empower individuals and families on their journey to wellness with dignity and respect.
Essential Duties and Qualifications
Virginia Health Services is in search of an Activities Assistant to join our dedicated team here at Walter Reed Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, located in Gloucester, VA. This is a Part Time, Weekends Only, position.
The Activities Assistant has the following responsibilities:
- Encouraging and facilitating individual activity preferences.
- Planning and encouraging social interaction through individual and group activities.
- Coordinating and providing one to one visitation for those residents in need.
- Maintaining complete records of resident activities.
- Supervising volunteer activity.
- Driving company bus for resident outings.
- Helping prepare newsletter, calendars, photo albums, etc. as directed.
- Committee responsibilities as assigned.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Prefer two years experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years
- Valid Driver's License in good standing.
- Computer knowledge and typing skills.
- Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret information.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 25 pounds.
- Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.
Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com
Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
