Life Enrichment Assistant (PRN Evenings)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant (PRN Evenings) at the Puller Veterans Care Center in Virginia. The role supports therapeutic recreational activities and weekend programming under the supervision of the Activities Coordinator or Activities Director.

The position requires a high school diploma, previous experience as an Activities Assistant in a skilled nursing facility, and a Virginia Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as an Activities Assistant in a skilled nursing facility.
• Related education and/or experience a plus.
• Must have a 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

Experience as an Activities Assistant

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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 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.

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.

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.