Life Enrichment Assistant (Part-Time)

DHRM; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services at Puller Veterans Care Center seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant (Part-Time) to plan and run therapeutic recreational activities on weekends. You will support the Activities Coordinator or Activities Director with assigned duties and contribute to resident well-being.

The role requires a high school diploma, prior experience as an Activities Assistant in a skilled nursing setting, and a valid Virginia driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as an Activities Assistant working in a skilled nursing facility.
• Related education and/or experience a plus.
• Must have a valid Virginia Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Help plan, execute all therapeutic recreational activities on the weekends, and carry out any additional duties as assigned by the Activities Coordinator or Activities Director.

Skills

Virginia Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Life Enrichment Assistant (Part-Time)

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $25.00 / Hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Care Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

All current state employees: The probationary period will restart based on hire date of this position

Job Duties

Help plan, execute all therapeutic recreational activities on the weekends, and carry out any additional duties as assigned by the Activities Coordinator or Activities Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience as an Activities Assistant working in a skilled nursing facility
• Related education and/or experience a plus
• Must have a valid Virginia Driver's License

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

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 Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019

Contact Information

Name: Caitlyn Campbell

Phone: [e-mail]

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.

Advertised: 07 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 21 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time