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CommuniCare Health Services·Petersburg, Virginia
Activities Leader · $17 - $17/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 64 posted healthcare roles in Petersburg, Virginia rates. This role sits in the 7th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 50% below the Petersburg, Virginia median for similar positions.
The Activities Assistant provides individualized activity care and services to residents to promote socialization and community involvement. They function as a member of the activities and interdisciplinary teams to ensure resident well-being and engagement.
Job Address: 250 Flank Road Petersburg, VA 23805
Battlefield Park Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies is currently recruiting for a Full Time Activities Assistant to join our team.
$17/hour Now Offering Daily Pay! Work today, get paid tomorrow! Fun, energetic people please apply! Battlefield Park Healthcare Center, is proud of our recreational staff. Our trained personnel encourage our residents' socialization and community involvement. Come join our team and help us turn the challenges of aging, rehabilitation, and recovery into positive experiences! The successful candidate for the activities position will be energetic, passionate, and creative. This job will have you working directly with our residents, so you must be gentle, responsible, and hard working. Must be comfortable with confused people and willing to look for fulfillment in little ways.
Purpose/Belief
STATEMENT: The position of Activities Assistant provides individualized activity care and services for residents. This position functions as both a team member within the activities department and an interdisciplinary team member for an assigned unit(s) fostering team success.
As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES High school diploma or GED Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting. Prior experience preferably with related software applications. Must be able to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities Basic computer literacy and skills. Must possess an active state driver’s license. About Us Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional, person‑centered care as a national leader in post‑acute services for individuals with chronic or complex conditions. Today, our more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities serve nearly 13,000 residents at any given time. To support our centers and ensure long‑term success and continuity of care, CommuniCare has developed integrated lines of business spanning the full continuum of care. These specialized solutions include chronic disease management, memory care, telehealth services, Medicare insurance plans, behavioral health programs, and comprehensive medical services. Together, they enable us to deliver sophisticated, coordinated, and transformative care beyond the walls of our facilities. Our mission, Serve with Pride, is evident in the quality and consistency residents, families, and community partners have come to expect and trust. With more than 14,000 employees serving communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents by placing extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to enhance quality of life—creating environments where residents feel at home, employees thrive, and families find comfort and confidence in the care we provide.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess an active state driver's license. Prior experience in a healthcare setting and basic computer literacy are preferred.
Market context
Activities Leader openings in Virginia often support healthcare or senior-living communities, where demand reflects the need for dependable programming and resident engagement. Candidates can stand out with an active Virginia driver’s license, healthcare experience, basic computer skills, and evidence of planning inclusive activities; confirm the listed $17-per-hour rate and available insurance and paid-time-off benefits. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, saving research time before applying.