Recreation Aide - Lansdowne Heights

Hamister Group; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vaccination optional

Two pay rate increases per year

Paid Time Off (PTO)

No travel – work from one location

Paid Holidays

Health insurance and 401(k) – for FT

Job summary

Lansdowne Heights Memory Care in Leesburg, VA is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide to lead daily activities and provide compassionate support to residents. Shifts are 15-20 hours weekly with weekend availability required.

Ideal candidates are patient, friendly, and possess excellent communication skills. You will organize games, exercise, arts, and outings, work with volunteers, and collaborate with other departments to create a warm, engaging daily routine.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and friendly approach.
• Excellent communication skills with residents and staff.
• Service-oriented mindset and ability to engage people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the recreation area for the day.
• Lead group activities such as exercise, news, and games.
• Provide one-on-one engagement at different times during the day.
• Provide snacks and assist with nutritious offerings.
• Reminisce and guide sensory activities.
• Lead purposeful activities like cooking, cleaning, gardening and other chores.
• Support volunteers and decorate events.
• Collaborate with other departments to run daily programming.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Recreation Aide

Are you Looking for career that you can have fun and make a difference?

Your work has meaning.Getting a job is just the beginning.Finding a place where you fit in and that provides you with choice is what truly matters. Our community, Lansdowne Heights Memory Care, is hiring a passionate Recreation Aide to fill part-time shifts 15-20 hours weekly. Weekend availability is required. Responsibilities include leading daily programing and providing compassionate support. The ideal candidate will be patient, friendly and possess excellent communication skills. Compassion and a service-oriented mind are a must!

What perks will you receive?

• Choice!We encourage but do NOT require our employees to get vaccinated.We support your decision!
• Opportunity for two (2) pay rate increases each year.Hard work pays off!
• Generous amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) with a cash-out option!
• No travel – work from just one (1) location.
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance and 401(k) – (for FT employees)

Do you enjoy making others smile? Do you enjoy caring for others in need? Are you compassionate and reliable?

• Part-time day shifts from 9am-5pm or 10am-5pm
• Looking for someone who is compassionate, patient, caring, and creative!
• We engage our residents daily, with a variety of games, music, art, outings, and exercise.
• Looking for someone who wishes to bring new ideas to the department.
• Reliability is a plus!
• Daily Duties include
  • Preparing the recreation area for the day
  • Leading group activities such as exercise, news, and games.
  • Providing one on one engagement at different times during the day
  • Providing nutrition at snack time
  • Reminiscing and leading sensory activities.
  • Leading purposeful activities such as cooking, cleaning, gardening, and other chores.
  • Guiding volunteers
  • Decorating and events
  • Working as a team with other departments
  • Be able to work with integrity and independently with small groups

This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who wants steady employment!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – committed to conforming to applicable laws and regulations and affording equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected class.