Veterans Activities Programs Assistant - Part-Time Evenings

Dept of Veterans Service; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care Center, operated by the Dept of Veterans Services, is seeking an Activities Assistant for afternoons and evenings. The role includes supporting the Activities Director and coordination with other departments to provide approved therapeutic recreation for Virginia’s veterans, including those with Alzheimer’s/dementia.

The position requires prior experience in activities programming in long-term or geriatric care, physical ability to move residents, and good

Qualifications

• Experience providing activities programming preferably in a long term care or adult geriatric setting.
• Must possess the physical ability to turn, bend and lift without restrictions.
• 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

Activities programming

Physical ability

Reading

Writing

Communication

Job description

The Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care Center, operated by the Dept of Veterans Services, is seeking an Activities Assistant for afternoons and evenings. The role includes supporting the Activities Director and coordination with other departments to provide approved therapeutic recreation for Virginia’s veterans, including those with Alzheimer’s/dementia.

The position requires prior experience in activities programming in long-term or geriatric care, physical ability to move residents, and good