Special Events Assistant

Vinson Hall Retirement Community (VHRC), a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community, located in beautiful McLean, VA is currently seeking an energetic team player to join our team as a Special Events Assistantin our Independent Living department. If caring for older adults is your passion, we are looking for YOU! Vinson Hall Retirement Community offers competitive starting rate for the position is $19.00 per hour.

• Associate degree in related field preferred
• Two year's experience in an Adult Care Residence (ACR) or nursing home preferred.
• Willing to function as a team member with a genuine desire to work with a geriatric population.

Our Special Events Assistantsare key to helping our residents "live life their way" by engaging our residents in social and recreational activities, maintaining compliance in our regulated areas, provides regular reports to the department manager and Administrator, as well as assist in providing emotional support while maintaining residents right to privacy.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Assisting with facilitating a full array of activities, which are congruent with residents’ needs and interests, and are designed to meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in Vinson Hall.
• Assists with special programs and events for Vinson Hall Retirement Community residents with a goal of enhancing the community spirit, providing entertainment, and in some cases raising community awareness of VHRC.

Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license, a good driving record and be insurable to drive non-CDL vehicles.

Who are we?

At VHRC, we value the diversity of all those around us. We strive to create a supportive environment that allows all members of our community to feel a sense of connection and belonging. Our success depends on our ability to collaborate and support one another.

VHRC fosters an environment of excellence in quality of care and public service by creating and supporting an inclusive campus that promotes a diverse workforce and differing resident culture and experiences.

• Low-cost employee Health/ Dental/ Vision insurance
• Life, disability and supplemental insurance
• Financial assistance for certification programs, training and development, as well as other financial emergencies
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off including time off for religious services
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• 8 company-paid holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus program