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Activities Assistant

SR COMPANIES LLC·Gainesville, Virginia

$20/hrOtherOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 4 months ago
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Activities Assistant · $20/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -27% vs. median posted rate for operations roles in Virginia ($27.30/hr, n=160)
  • 3 similar openings in the Gainesville area
  • 34 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$3.50/hr · lowesthighest · $103/hr
this role: $20.00/hrmedian $27.30/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 160 posted operations roles in Virginia rates. This role sits in the 28th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 27% below the Virginia median for operations roles.

The Activities Assistant is responsible for planning, organizing, and facilitating engaging programs that promote the physical and emotional well-being of residents. They also provide direct support to residents, manage volunteers, and assist with daily dining and care needs.

Job DetailsJob Location

Harpers

Station

Gainesville

Memory

Care -

Gainesville,

VA 20155Salary

Range: $20.00

HourlyMonday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm and some weekends

Summary: Responsible and accountable for the organization, planning, development of all programming, and regular activities that are fun and exciting to our residents. These activities will be helpful in maintaining physical conditioning and overall health, improving appetite, and inspiring new friendships by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Creates and adheres to a monthly activity calendar.

2. Speaks to and interacts with residents at all levels of care while showing empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect.

3. Coordinates special events for residents, families, staff, and assists the community relations department as requested.

4. Transports and supervises residents on outings, shopping trips, and doctor’s visits.

5. Screens, recruits, trains, and coordinate’s all volunteers.

6. Always maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for all residents.

7. Provides training, guidance, and support to staff to meet established performance standards and expectations.

8. Acts as facilitator and takes minutes at resident council meetings.

9. Follows up on any concerns voiced and discussed at the resident council meeting with the appropriate department manager.

10. Provides resolution for reports and documents resolution at the next resident council meeting.

11. Observes and reports to supervisor daily all changes in the resident’s health and emotional condition.

12. Demonstrates the ability to set and manage priorities.

13. Responds promptly and courteously to resident's request for assistance including phone calls and requests from family members and visitors.

14. Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding.

15. Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor.

16. Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits.

17. Knows, understands, and follows established policy and procedures in emergency situations.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with one to two years of related experience preferred. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain a safe, orderly environment for residents.

  • high school
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Mentoring
  • Empathy
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Resident care
  • Safety compliance
  • Activity planning
  • Event coordination
  • Body mechanics
  • Volunteer management

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20/hr
Location
Gainesville, Virginia
Posted
Apr 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

SR COMPANIES LLC

With over 1,300 employees, the companies and teams making up SR Companies have the overriding philosophy of People Serving People because all people are valuable. This is done by a single vision to treat others in the same manner in which we would want to be treated, the Golden...

IndustryBusiness Consulting and Services
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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18. Responsible for being essential personnel during emergencies and/or inclement weather.

19. Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments.

20. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures. 21. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.

22. Complies with attendance and call off policy.

23. Attends, participates in trainings, in-service, and mandatory meetings.

24. Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy.

25. Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor.

26. Responsible for enhancing and improving the SRI experience specifically in zestful activities for residents.

27. Demonstrates and promotes SRI’s core value of the golden rule.

28. Treats others including residents, families, visitors, and associates in the same manner we would like to be treated.

29. Knows, understands, and complies with HIPAA regulations.

30. Assists in mentoring new employees.

31. Takes the initiative in work, seeks out additional information, offers solutions, and suggestions. 32. Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties. 33. Serves and assist residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 34. Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living when needed. 35. Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or as requested.

Language

Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math

Ability: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning

Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical

Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work

Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood borne pathogens.

For

Florida

Applicants: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

QualificationsQualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Market context

Virginia Activities Assistant role overview

Activities Assistant roles in Virginia are often in steady demand at long-term care and geriatric facilities, where programs support resident engagement and daily quality of life. Competition can be stronger for candidates who bring prior activities programming experience, physical stamina for hands-on duties, and clear communication and documentation skills. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight relevant senior-care activities experience.

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