Therapeutic Recreation Aide – Memory Care

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is seeking a Recreation Aide to implement Therapeutic Recreation programs for residents across our health care center, assisted living, and memory unit. The role focuses on activity planning, documentation, and ensuring resident engagement with dignity and respect.

Under the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor, you will lead group activities, support program staff, and help provide a safe, engaging environment for older adults at our Virginia Beach campus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with older adults in a health care or long term care setting.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office and Google Suite software programs to assist in the delivery of services.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual recreational program for each resident as part of their overall plan of care.
• Provide the documentation for programs & services.
• Provide pertinent input to Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor regarding changes and modifications in the activity plan of care that will assist in overall program and service improvements.
• Document participation or regression consistent with regulatory compliance.
• Lead and direct activities for residents in our health care center, assisted living, and memory unit.
• Operate the computer and demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively; verbally and in writing to complete specific tasks related to the Therapeutic Recreation Department.
• Other duties to assist program staff as may be directed from time to time by the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor.
• Interact with residents in a manner compliant with their rights at all times.
• At the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor, implement special projects to address the needs of residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is seeking a Recreation Aide to implement Therapeutic Recreation programs for residents across our health care center, assisted living, and memory unit. The role focuses on activity planning, documentation, and ensuring resident engagement with dignity and respect.

Under the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor, you will lead group activities, support program staff, and help provide a safe, engaging environment for older adults at our Virginia Beach campus.