Search
Recreation Aide

Recreation Aide

locationVirginia Beach, VA, USA
PublishedPublished: 8/22/2024
Full Time

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is currently hiring a PRN Recreation Aide.

"PRN" employees do not have a set schedule and will be called in to work as an "as needed" basis.

Typical weekday shifts include:  9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm, or an occasional 9am - 5pm.

On weekends, typical shifts include:  Saturdays from 9am - 12pm.

Schedules are posted a month in advance. 

Some benefits of this position include:

  • Flexible scheduling 
  • Competitive pay
  • Emotionally fulfilling atmosphere 

What will I do?

Our Recreation Aide, under the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor:

  • Implements the therapeutic recreational needs of the residents to include their physical, social, emotional, vocational, spiritual, and cognitive needs.
  • Leads and directs activities for residents in The Healthcare Center and Assisted Living.

What do I need for this role?

  • Experience working with seniors in a health care or long-term care preferred.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, Publisher, and Excel.
  • Upbeat and engaging attitude.
  • Organized and detail oriented.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of this role such as: set up for activities (moving and rearranging furniture); helping residents in wheelchairs and geri-chairs; climbing stairs; helping residents get on and off the van or bus, etc.

What makes Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay unique?

Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a faith based, not-for-profit, Life Plan Continuing Care Community to serve older adults of all beliefs, their families and the broader community.

Our waterfront community, located on the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, in a beautiful, resort-like setting, provides innovative and comprehensive services designed to offer independent living, assisted living, and nursing care solutions.

Our employees, residents and guests carry out our mission daily: Creating community to foster joy and well-being. We maintain a close and friendly culture for our staff and residents by adhering to our Values of achieving excellence by giving and expecting:

RESPECT for each Person.

PASSION for what we do.

PROFESSIONALISM in all we do.

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay 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. Candidates are screened, in accordance with the Code of Virginia, with the State Police criminal background check including sex offender crimes. All new hires are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Screen and receiving the flu shot.

  • Direct Deposit
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent Advancement Opportunities
  • Retirement Plan
  • Team Member Discounts
  • Same Day Pay-Get early pay access through UKG and get paid without waiting for your paycheck!
  • No agencies use for any clinical position