PT Activities Assistant - Weekends Only

Viva Senior Living; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living in Stafford, VA is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to create a home-like atmosphere for residents. You will plan and conduct activities, support resident morale, and coordinate outings while ensuring safety and inclusivity.

Strong English skills and a compassionate, team-oriented approach are essential. The role supports the Activity Director, involves occasional after-hours calls, and requires adherence to facility policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work well with peers in a congenial work environment.
• Maintain the utmost compassion and dignity toward residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and terms and conditions of employment as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain the highest standards in caring for and servicing the needs of residents and their family members or loved ones.
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
• In exigent circumstances, may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages).

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating an engaging, home-like atmosphere by planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of activities in line with Viva Senior Living’s philosophies.
• Conduct a variety of activities for residents and their visiting family members or friends as directed by the Activity Director.
• Uphold resident morale by offering adequate and diversified engaging activities and ensuring sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Inform all residents of upcoming activities by referring to the schedule of events posted on the bulletin board.
• Distribute the daily activity schedule according to community protocol.
• Reach out to residents confined to their rooms and provide one-on-one entertainment options.
• Assist in planning outings to meet various resident needs.
• Accompany residents via bus to group events, activities, and houses of worship.
• Assist residents on and off the bus as necessary.
• Be innovative and creative to adapt to ever-changing day-to-day circumstances or situations.
• Adapt activities to keep residents interested and attentive.
• Maintain a lively, outgoing, inclusive, involved, and engaged persona.
• Maintain a current record of community services, resources, programs, and materials accessible to staff, residents, and residents’ families.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities deemed appropriate and/or necessary by the Activity Director and Executive Director.
• Comply with other duties as required by state regulations.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts assigned by the Executive Director or Supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Part-Time Activities Assistant

Location: Stafford, VA 22554

Position Overview

Viva Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Part-Time Activities Assistant to join our team in Stafford, VA. The ideal candidate will assist in creating an engaging, home-like atmosphere by planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of activities that promote resident adjustment, healthy lifestyles, and social satisfaction. This role requires a warm, outgoing personality and the ability to adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of our residents.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work well with peers in a congenial work environment.
• Maintain the utmost compassion and dignity toward residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and terms and conditions of employment as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain the highest standards in caring for and servicing the needs of residents and their family members or loved ones.
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
• In exigent circumstances, may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages).

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Assist with creating an engaging, home-like atmosphere by planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of activities in line with Viva Senior Living’s philosophies.
• Conduct a variety of activities for residents and their visiting family members or friends as directed by the Activity Director.
• Uphold resident morale by offering adequate and diversified engaging activities and ensuring sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Inform all residents of upcoming activities by referring to the schedule of events posted on the bulletin board.
• Distribute the daily activity schedule according to community protocol.
• Reach out to residents confined to their rooms and provide one-on-one entertainment options.
• Assist in planning outings to meet various resident needs.
• Accompany residents via bus to group events, activities, and houses of worship.
• Assist residents on and off the bus as necessary.
• Be innovative and creative to adapt to ever-changing day-to-day circumstances or situations.
• Adapt activities to keep residents interested and attentive.
• Maintain a lively, outgoing, inclusive, involved, and engaged persona.
• Maintain a current record of community services, resources, programs, and materials accessible to staff, residents, and residents’ families.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities deemed appropriate and/or necessary by the Activity Director and Executive Director.
• Comply with other duties as required by state regulations.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts assigned by the Executive Director or Supervisor.