Description: Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg, a 5-Star rated Continuing Care Retirement Community in Central VA is seeking a Recreation Assistant to join our team! Full-time position is available with a complete benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 403B with company match, and more. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM but may require some weekends and Holidays based on business needs. Promotes person-centered care for all residents. Assists with the planning and implementation of all therapeutic and recreational programming in Health Care to affect the maintenance and improvement of the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents. This includes utilizing available resources and providing a diversified program each month based on residents' needs and interests. Documents resident participation daily. Assists with HC, ALU, and MSU programming as assigned. Interviews and assesses assigned residents before initial care planning. Documents and maintains admission assessments, MDS, care plans, and progress notes on time as assigned. Participates in resident care plan conferences for assigned residents including making recommendations concerning recreation therapy methods and techniques as assigned. Transports residents to and from group activities and assists with publicizing programs for residents well in advance. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with resident families, other staff, and visitors. Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations and facility policies about activity programming. Plans and documents appropriate leisure activities for individuals who do not come out to group activities and/or require individualized services, based on the initial assessment. Visits with assigned individuals in their rooms for socialization and activities weekly and more often as needed. Assists with the care and maintenance of facility aviary and fish. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and a positive, calm environment. Assists with the maintenance of activity supplies and materials. Assists with newspaper and mail delivery as assigned. Performs other related duties incidental to the work Requirements: Position requirements: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent thereof. Certified in CPR by American Red Cross and First Aid Dementia Training as required by the Department of Social Services Experience working with older adults and facilitating group activities. ADC (Activity Director Certificate) or CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is committed to best practices for infection control; therefore, we will require all team members to receive influenza and highly recommend the COVID-19 vaccines. PIc4e625b9ea08-36205-35892679