Enriching Lives
Including Your Own!
A fulfilling career path is about finding purpose and making a real impact. At Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC), we offer a welcoming and supportive workplace where our team members can use their skills to directly enrich the lives of our residents. Here, your efforts strengthen a continuing care retirement community that feels like home for everyone.
When you join our team, you’re not just taking a job; you’re joining a mission-driven organization that values your contributions. We offer fulfilling roles that build genuine connections, encourage growth, and advance your career. Our leadership provides hands-on training and tools to help you deliver exceptional care and create meaningful experiences daily.
You’ll find that building relationships with residents is just as fulfilling as building your career. RWC is known for its strong connection between residents and caregivers, with a close bond formed on trust and mutual respect. You’ll feel a real difference here on our team, because your work goes far beyond helping residents live. You’ll help them thrive.
Explore our open positions today and become part of a community where ambition and heart combine to create something truly special. Together, we’ll shape a future where residents feel empowered and nurtured enough to live naturally.
Current Openings
Health Care Activities Assistant
Key Highlights:
- Schedule: Full-time, Mon–Fri, and one weekend a month
- Relationships and Impact: The opportunity to build strong relationships with residents and make a real difference in their lives.
- Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, and employee assistance programs.
- Positive Work Environment: Team-oriented with a focus on compassion, respect, and innovation.
- Same Day Pay
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the planning, setup, and implementation of daily, weekly, and monthly activity programs (games, crafts, music, outings, themed events, etc.)
- Engage with residents one-on-one and in group settings to encourage involvement.
- Escort and assist residents during outings or special events.
- Support residents with mobility or other needs during activities.
- Maintain activity spaces, supplies, and equipment.
- Help promote upcoming activities through flyers, calendars, and announcements.
Skills for Success:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience working with seniors is a plus
- Friendly, patient, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to lead low- to moderate-impact fitness activities.
- Excellent communication and motivational skills.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and assist residents as needed.
Hair Stylist
Key Highlights:
- Schedule: Full-time, Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Relationships and Impact: The opportunity to build strong relationships with residents and make a real difference in their lives.
- Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, and employee assistance programs.
- Positive Work Environment: Team-oriented with a focus on compassion, respect, and innovation.
- Same Day Pay
Responsibilities:
- Provide professional hair care services to residents, including haircuts, styling, shampooing, coloring, and perms (as requested).
- Maintain a clean, organized salon area that meets infection control and safety standards.
- Build trusting relationships with residents by delivering services with patience and empathy.
- Schedule appointments and manage time efficiently to meet residents’ needs.
- Work collaboratively with nursing and caregiving staff to coordinate services.
Skills for Success:
- Valid State Cosmetology or Barber License.
- Prior experience working with elderly clients preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a schedule.
- Must be able to comply with facility policies, including background checks and health screenings.
Registered Medication Aide–Top Notch Memory Care Unit, 3 p.m. Shift
Full-time position working a 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shift in our Top Notch Memory Care Unit. Regular two-week schedule rotation.
Key Highlights:
- Next-Day Access to Your Pay: Another attractive financial incentive.
- Shift Differential for 3:00 p.m. shifts: Additional $3 per hour Mon–Fri and additional $4 per hour Sat & Sun
- Nursing Scholarships Available: Educational support to grow your career.
- Relationships and Impact: The opportunity to build strong relationships with residents and make a real difference in their lives.
- Benefits: Any time access to your pay, health, dental, & vision insurance, company match on retirement savings, paid time off, life insurance, short-term disability, and employee assistance programs.
- Low Patient Caseloads: A manageable workload, allowing for quality care.
- Positive Work Environment: Team-oriented with a focus on compassion, respect, and innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments as per resident care plans.
- Assist with daily living activities and personal care, offering physical, emotional, and psychological support.
- Engage with cognitively impaired residents, providing redirection and appropriate activities to enhance their well-being.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for residents.
- Work closely with family members and other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible.
- Help with meal service and cleanup as needed.
Skills for Success:
- Registered Medication Aide Certification (Required)
- Nurse Aide Certification (Required)
- Memory Care Experience (Preferred)
- CPR Certification and First Aid (Required)
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, and the team.
- Passion for providing quality care and enhancing residents’ daily lives.
Registered Medication Aide–Top Notch Memory Care Unit, 11:00 p.m. Shift
Full-time position working 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. shift in our Top Notch Memory Care Unit. Regular two-week schedule rotation.
Every other weekend shift is 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Key Highlights:
- Next-Day Access to Your Pay: Another attractive financial incentive.
- Nursing Scholarships Available: Educational support to grow your career.
- Relationships and Impact: The opportunity to build strong relationships with residents and make a real difference in their lives.
- Benefits: Any time access to your pay, health, dental, & vision insurance, company match on retirement savings, paid time off, life insurance, short-term disability, and employee assistance programs.
- Low Patient Caseloads: A manageable workload, allowing for quality care.
- Positive Work Environment: Team-oriented with a focus on compassion, respect, and innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments as per resident care plans.
- Assist with daily living activities and personal care, offering physical, emotional, and psychological support.
- Engage with cognitively impaired residents, providing redirection and appropriate activities to enhance their well-being.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for residents.
- Work closely with family members and other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible.
- Help with meal service and cleanup as needed.
Skills for Success:
- Registered Medication Aide Certification (Required)
- Nurse Aide Certification (Required)
- Memory Care Experience (Preferred)
- CPR Certification and First Aid (Required)
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, and the team.
- Passion for providing quality care and enhancing residents’ daily lives.
Culinary Positions
Our culinary department is managed by Culinary Services Group. They hire for the following positions as needed: cook, dietary aide (server/host/hostess), dishwasher, front of house manager, manager, and assistant manager.
To view current openings and apply, visit: https://culinaryservicesgroup.com/careers/
Employee Benefits
At RWC, we are driven by a vision to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve each and every day. Our work is guided by a strong set of values—excellence, integrity, innovation, trust, respect, compassion, commitment, and stewardship—which shape our culture and inspire the care and service we provide.
If you’re interested in joining our team or have questions about career opportunities, please contact our Human Resources department at (804) 438-4030 or email hrmgr@rw-c.org.
- Next day pay
- Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- HSA – Health Savings Account
- Company paid life insurance
- Short- and long- term disability
- 401k with employer match
- Generous Paid time off (PTO)
- Supplemental life, hospital, critical illness and accident insurance
- Scholarships and tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free pool and fitness center access
We Want to Hear from You
If a career at RWC feels like the right call, please connect with us today. We always welcome passionate, devoted individuals who wish to join the RWC family and take our care services to the next level. If you share this vision, we’d love to connect with you.
This truly is where living comes naturally. Let’s explore it together.