Part-Time Veterans Activities Assistant - Afternoons/Evenings

Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Veterans Services seeks a Part Time Activities Assistant for the Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond, VA. The role supports the Activities Director and Coordinator in providing approved therapeutic recreation programs for veterans, including those with Alzheimer/dementia.

It is afternoons and evenings, with every other weekend required. Minimum qualifications include prior activities programming in long-term/geriatric care, physical ability to perform duties,

Qualifications

• Experience providing activities programming in long term care or geriatric settings.
• Must possess the physical ability to turn, bend and lift.
• Ability to read, write and communicate ideas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Activity programming

Read/write/communicate ideas

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virginia Department of Veterans Services seeks a Part Time Activities Assistant for the Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond, VA. The role supports the Activities Director and Coordinator in providing approved therapeutic recreation programs for veterans, including those with Alzheimer/dementia.

It is afternoons and evenings, with every other weekend required. Minimum qualifications include prior activities programming in long-term/geriatric care, physical ability to perform duties,