Virginia Health Services is in search of an Activities Assistant to join our dedicated team here at the Walter Reed Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, located in Gloucester, VA. This is a Full Time position, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Our Team is proud to have a Five-Star Quality Measure rating by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and be named one of Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes 2023!

The Activities Assistant has the following responsibilities:

• Encouraging and facilitating individual activity preferences.
• Planning and encouraging social interaction through individual and group activities.
• Coordinating and providing one to one visitation for those residents in need.
• Maintaining complete records of resident activities.
• Supervising volunteer activity.
• Driving company bus for resident outings.
• Helping prepare newsletter, calendars, photo albums, etc. as directed.
• Committee responsibilities as assigned.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Prefer two years experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.
• Computer knowledge and typing skills.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 25 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Why join Virginia Health Services?

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services offers exceptional senior living and health care services. Our 1,200+ employees are passionate and committed to the well-being and quality care of our residents.

A career with Virginia Health Services means you'll be part of a collaborative Team whose dedication and compassion are recognized and valued. We believe in quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its Team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Get some of your paycheck early instead of waiting for payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access
• Group Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings account
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer contribution annual basis.
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art, Employment, Enrichment and Education Center to provide hands-on opportunities for training and development of our team!

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.