Part Time Activities Assistant

Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services is seeking a Part Time Activities Assistant to support therapeutic recreation programs for veteran residents, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia. This entry-level position requires physical fitness and a background in activities programming, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact in veteran care.

Qualifications

• Experience providing activities programming in long term care.
• Must possess physical ability to turn, bend and lift.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activities Director and Activities Coordinator in programs.
• Coordinate activities with departments and document patients' abilities.
• Ensure protection of residents during activities.

Skills

Ability to read, write and communicate ideas

Job description

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Virginia Department of Veterans Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

$16.00/yr - $16.00/yr

Title: Part Time Activities Assistant

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $16.00 /hr

Pay Band: 3

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 for the day shift. This position does also require every other weekend.

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.

Job Duties:

• 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

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 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.

Application must be complete to be considered.

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

Only online applications will be accepted.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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