Activities Assistant

Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Veterans Services is seeking an Activities Assistant at the Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond. The role supports the Activities Director and provides approved therapeutic recreation programs for veteran residents, including those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Responsibilities include coordinating programs with other departments, assessing residents' abilities, and documenting participation in group activities.

Qualifications

• Experience providing activities programming in long term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Ability to physically turn, bend and lift without restrictions.
• Ability to read, write and communicate ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activities Director and Activities Coordinator in providing approved therapeutic recreation programs for veteran residents.
• Coordinate all activities programs with other departments.
• Assess and document residents' abilities and participation in group activities.

Skills

Experience in activities programming

Physical ability to turn, bend and L*I

Reading and writing communication

Job description

Title: Activities Assistant

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: Based on Experience

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care

Agency Website: https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/veterans-care-centers/sitter-barfoot-veterans-care-center

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center is seeking an Activities Assistant.

Qualified candidates will help carry out the objective of the facility as part of total resident care and ensuring the protection of residents during these activities.

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting the Activities Director and Activities Coordinator in providing approved therapeutic recreation programs for our veteran residents, including Alzheimer/dementia residents.

• Coordinate all activities programs with other departments
• Assessing and documenting patients' abilities and participation in group activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience providing activities programming preferably in a long term care or adult geriatric setting.
• Must possess the physical ability to turn, bend and lift without restrictions.
• Ability to read, write and communicate ideas.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a long-term care or adult geriatric setting.

Special Instructions

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Contact Human Resources for assistance.

SBVCC is an equal opportunity employer, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Successful completion of a Background Criminal History Check (including FBI-based fingerprint check), reference and employment verifications, and Pre-Employment Drug Test are required. TB Skin Testing will be completed upon hire.

SBVCC is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation; requiring all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption as a condition of employment. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status and present proof of vaccination during the pre-employment process. New hires who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. New hires who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will be subject to testing requirements.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

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 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.