Life Enrichment Assistant (PRN Evenings)

DHRM; Salem (VA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dept of Veterans Services is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant (PRN Evenings) at the Puller Veterans Care Center in Virginia. The role supports planning and executing therapeutic activities, with weekend responsibilities and supervision from the Activities Coordinator or Director.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, prior experience as an Activities Assistant in a skilled nursing facility, and a Virginia driver’s license.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience as an Activities Assistant in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Help plan, execute, and support therapeutic recreational activities on weekends, and assist the Activities Coordinator or Activities Director.

Kenntnisse

Experience in activities assistant

Valid Virginia driver’s license

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Life Enrichment Assistant (PRN Evenings)

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

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided with a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "your application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
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.
For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at wwww.jobs.virgnia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.
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

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.

Contact Information

Name: Caitlyn Campbell

Phone: [e-mail]

Email: [e-mail]

Advertised: 07 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 21 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time