Activities Aide

• Full-time opportunities

• Beautiful location and comfortable working environment

• Excellent Benefits (health, dental vision)

• Generous vacation (PTO) package

We are located in Virginia Beach, VA and we are seeking a full-time Activities Aide to join our recreational therapy team at our nursing facility.

Duties:

Activities Aides assist with patient/client assessment, the development of treatment goals and with the implementation of individual recreational treatment and/or intervention plans, including the use of activity adaptations and assistive devices, technology., as well as the following:

• Coordinates with residents and appropriate departments within the facility for the promotion of activities that enhance quality of life for residents

• Works under the supervision of the Director of Recreation Therapy or designated manager

• Performs all necessary documentation in a timely fashion, in accordance with facility policies, and state regulations, files all general information of activity participation of the residents; and organizes all general information of on-site and off-site activities

• Ensures all programs are set-up and started in accordance with the monthly calendar

• Demonstrates the ability to manage time so that deadlines pertinent to both resident care and department operations are successfully met

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with patients, residents, guests, and team members

• Team Member is able to complete a typical day assigned workload within the scheduled shift

Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent (Required) 

• Prior activities experience in a long-term care or special population (Preferred)

• BLS/CPR/AED - American Heart Association within 30 Days (Required)

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) (Preferred)

EEOC:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.