Recreation Aide

Location: Westminster Canterbury on the Chesapeake Bay, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA.

Reports to: Dementia & Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule: PRN (Must be available on weekends and for some events as needed)

About Us

Founded in 1982,
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not‑for‑profit, faith‑based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort‑style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well‑being.

Our mission Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness.

We live our values every day:

• Respect for every person
• Passion for what we do
• Professionalism in all we do

📝 Apply today and help us bring wellness, joy, and energy to the heart of our community!

The Hoy Center at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay takes a holistic approach to skilled nursing care and aging. Our person‑centric living aligns the delivery of care with individual needs and preferences. The Hoy features home‑like, comfortable settings, which we call Lighthouses, each with a family room and e‑concept kitchen. These modern and open private rooms are comfortable, well‑appointed and tastefully designed.

The Lighthouses include the Rose Island, Mission Point, Point Lookout, Cape Henry and Point Roberts.

Residents on each floor enjoy breathtaking views and refreshing ocean breezes on three spacious and striking outdoor terraces, we call Observation Decks. The Fletcher Prayer Room, which provides a dedicated, peaceful sanctuary for contemplation and prayer is also available to our residents.

Many of our exceptional staff come from some of the best hospitals and nursing centers in the region, and many others have built their careers and reputations right here in the community. Join our team and elevate your career by supporting skilled nursing, long‑term and memory care or rehabilitation services.

Under the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor, implement the therapeutic recreational needs of the residents to include physical, social, emotional, vocational, spiritual and cognitive needs.

• Implement individual recreational program for each resident as part of their overall plan of care.
• Provide the documentation for programs & services.
• Provide pertinent input to Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor regarding changes and modifications in the activity plan of care that will assist in overall program and service improvements.
• Document participation or regression consistent with regulatory compliance.
• Lead and direct activities for residents in our health care center, assisted living, and memory unit.
• Operate the computer and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively; verbally and in writing to complete specific tasks related to the Therapeutic Recreation Department.
• Other duties to assist program staff as may be directed from time to time by the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor.
• Interact with residents in a manner compliant with their rights at all times.
• At the direction of the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor, implement special projects to address the needs of residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Willing to grow professionally in this position through continuing education and training.

• Mobility required to climb or descend flights of stairs.
• Demonstrate the ability to arrange and move furniture for various activities.
• Must be physically able to assist residents in wheelchairs, or walkers.
• Must be able to assist residents getting on and off the bus.

Required

• Working with older adults in a health care or long‑term care setting.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft and Google Office software programs to assist in the delivery of services.

Preferred

• Experience working with individuals with dementia is preferred.
• Willing to lead programs with large groups.
• COVID‑19 Vaccinated. As of now, the 2025–2026 COVID‑19 vaccine formulation is being distributed to providers and pharmacies; however, it has not yet received official approval from the CDC. In Virginia, pharmacists may…