Recreation/Activities Assistant (Full Time)

Falcons Landing; Sugarland Run (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee and Employee's Child/Grandrow

Job summary

Falcons Landing in Northern Virginia is hiring a full-time Recreation/Activities Assistant to enhance residents' quality of life through engaging programs for seniors in Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care neighborhoods.

You will plan and lead activities ranging from movement and crafts to cognitive games, coordinate the weekly schedule, and assist with outings or transportation as needed. Strong communication and compassion are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and lead activities for individuals and groups.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and compassionate personality.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and implement engaging group and one-on-one activities.
• Lead the weekly activities calendar and organize outings.
• Assist with resident transportation to outings and events.
• Support residents across Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Group leadership

Creativity

Positive attitude

Experience with seniors

Job description

Recreation/Activities Assistant (Full Time)

Recreation/Activities Assistant (Full Time)

Full time

Do you enjoy working with seniors and Veterans? Are you creative, compassionate, and energetic? If so, Falcons Landing invites you to join our team as an Activities/Recreation Assistant, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Position Overview

The Activities/Recreation Assistant supports the coordination, planning, and implementation of engaging group and one-on-one activities for residents in our Nursing, Assisted Living, and/or Memory Care neighborhoods. Programs are designed to promote physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Exercise and movement programs
• Arts and crafts
• Outdoor and recreational activities
• Cognetive games and reminiscence programs
• Spiritual programming
• Sensory-based activities

This position also assists with creating, planning, and leading the weekly activities calendar and may provide or assist with resident transportation to outings and special events (as permitted).

Falcons Landing is a premier Life Plan Retirement Community located west of Washington, DC in Loudoun County, Northern Virginia. We are a privately held, not-for-profit organization committed to excellence in service, care, and community. Our campus includes residential homes, spacious apartments, and three high-quality healthcare residences, all supported by a collaborative and caring work environment.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and lead activities for both individuals and large groups with varying abilities
• Creative, enthusiasm, and compassion
• Outgoing, positive, and fun personality
• Previous experience working with senior and/or individuals with dementia or other memory disorders preferred
• Availability to work weekends and holidays

Benefits Offered

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Employee's Child/Grandchild Scholarship Program

Falcons Landing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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