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Dept of Veterans Services

Activities Assistant

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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

Activities Assistant Dept of Veterans Services - 4.1 Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time Up to $37,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Recreation therapy Experience working with individuals with dementia Medical documentation Experience working with the veteran population Resident hobbies assistance Working with geriatric patients Care documentation Working with seniors Wellness activities for care recipients Geriatrics Entry level Full Job Description 5108549 Richmond, Virginia, United States Sitter & Barfoot Vet Care Ctr Health and Human Services Full-Time (Salaried) Closing at: Sep 16 2026 - 23:55
EDT Dept of Veterans Services Title:
Activities Assistant State Role Title:
Direct Service Associate II Hiring Range:
Based on
Experience Pay Band:
2
Agency:
Dept of Veterans Services Location:
Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care Agency Website:
https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/veterans-care-centers/sitter-barfoot-veterans-care-center
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center is seeking an Activities Assistant. Qualified candidates will help carry out the objective of the facility as part of total resident care and ensuring the protection of residents during these activities. The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting the Activities Director and Activities Coordinator in providing approved therapeutic recreation programs for our veteran residents, including Alzheimer/dementia residents.
Job Duties:
Coordinate all activities programs with other departments Assessing and documenting patients' abilities and participation in group activities Minimum Qualifications Experience providing activities programming preferably in a long term care or adult geriatric setting. Must possess the physical ability to turn, bend and lift without restrictions. Ability to read, write and communicate ideas. Additional Considerations Experience working in a long-term care or adult geriatric setting. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Application must be complete to be considered. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Contact Human Resources for assistance. SBVCC is an equal opportunity employer, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.
EEO/AA/TT
Only online applications will be accepted. Successful completion of a Background Criminal History Check (including FBI-based fingerprint check), reference and employment verifications, and Pre-Employment Drug Test are required. TB Skin Testing will be completed upon hire. SBVCC is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus
COVID-19
Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation; requiring all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption as a condition of employment. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status and present proof of vaccination during the pre-employment process. New hires who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. New hires who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will be subject to testing requirements •
Contact Information Name:
Human Resources Email:
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to
DARS/DBVI
to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.