Recreation Aide (PRN)

About the role

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community founded in 1982, located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach. The Hoy Center provides skilled nursing, long-term care, memory care, and rehabilitation services in a person-centric, home-like environment organized into five “Lighthouses” with outdoor Observation Decks and a dedicated Fletcher Prayer Room. Under the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Aide implements therapeutic recreational programs addressing residents’ physical, social, emotional, vocational, spiritual, and cognitive needs across the health care center, assisted living, and memory unit.

Location: 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA | Reports to: Dementia & Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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.
• Flu vaccination required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to grow professionally through continuing education and training.
• Experience working with individuals with dementia (preferred).
• Ability to lead programs with large groups (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Mobility required to climb or descend flights of stairs.
• Ability to arrange and move furniture for various activities.
• Physically able to assist residents in wheelchairs or with walkers.
• Ability to assist residents getting on and off the bus.

Compensation

Hourly range: $16.80 – $19.28 per hour, based on relevant experience.

Schedule

PRN (as needed); must be available on weekends and for some events as needed.