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Spring Oak Senior Living

Activities Aide

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Petersburg, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$33,791 / year median in Virginia

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Spring Oak is proud to be recognized as a "Great Place to Work" our motto is "Welcome to the Family" We believe in creating a warm welcoming, and uplifting environment where residents and staff celebrate life and wellness to the fullest. We are seeking a compassionate and energetic Activities Aide to support the daily engagement and enrichment of residents in our senior living community. This role plays a vital part in enhancing quality of life through meaningful social, recreational, and wellness-focused programming.

Responsibilities:

Support the planning and execution of daily, evening, and weekend activity programs Assist in developing and leading spiritual, intergenerational, recreational, and entertainment-based activities Help maintain and update the monthly activities calendar Encourage resident participation and foster a warm, inclusive environment Celebrate residents' milestones, birthdays, holidays, and special achievements Set up and break down activity spaces and ensure supplies are organized and available Document participation and provide feedback to improve programming

Qualifications:

Experience in senior living, recreation, activities, Positive, outgoing, and patient demeanor Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to engage and motivate older adults with varying levels of ability Team-oriented with a genuine passion for resident enrichment Shift Weekend Only or Every other weekend. Why Join Spring Oak? Spring Oak offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment. We are a family-owned and operated company, and we take pride in the family-like atmosphere we create for our employees. "Great Place to Work" Certified March 2026-March2027 401(K) Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Paid time Off (PTO) We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.