Activities Aide

GreenTree Healthcare Management; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time opportunities

Beautiful location

Excellent benefits (health, dental + 视

Job summary

GreenTree Healthcare Management in Virginia Beach, VA seeks an Activities Aide to join our recreational therapy team at our nursing facility. This full-time role supports patient assessment, treatment goals, and implementation of individual recreational plans within a compassionate care environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with residents and departments, documenting activities, managing the monthly calendar, and upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior activities experience in long-term care or with special populations is preferred.
• BLS/CPR/AED (American Heart Association) within 30 days is required.
• CTRS certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and development of treatment goals.
• Implement recreational treatment plans and adapt activities as needed.
• Coordinate with residents and facility departments to promote activities.
• Document participation and maintain records per policies.
• Ensure programs start and run according to the monthly calendar.
• Demonstrate time management to meet deadlines for resident care and operations.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relations with patients, residents, guests and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred

Job description

• Full-time opportunities
• Beautiful location and comfortable working environment
• Excellent Benefits (health, dental + vision)
• Generous vacation (PTO) package

We are located in Virginia Beach, VA and we are seeking a full-time Activities Aide to join our recreational therapy team at our nursing facility.

Duties

Activities Aides assist with patient/client assessment, the development of treatment goals and with the implementation of individual recreational treatment and/or intervention plans, including the use of activity adaptations and assistive devices, technology., as well as the following:

• Coordinates with residents and appropriate departments within the facility for the promotion of activities that enhance quality of life for residents
• Works under the supervision of the Director of Recreation Therapy or designated manager
• Performs all necessary documentation in a timely fashion, in accordance with facility policies, and state regulations, files all general information of activity participation of the residents; and organizes all general information of on-site and off-site activities
• Ensures all programs are set-up and started in accordance with the monthly calendar
• Demonstrates the ability to manage time so that deadlines pertinent to both resident care and department operations are successfully met
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with patients, residents, guests, and team members
• Team Member is able to complete a typical day assigned workload within the scheduled shift

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Prior activities experience in a long-term care or special population (Preferred)
• BLS/CPR/AED - American Heart Association within 30 Days (Required)
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) (Preferred)

EEOC

This facility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.