Activities Assistant

AdamsPlace; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company contributions

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Parklane in Columbia, SC is seeking an Activities Assistant to develop and deliver meaningful therapeutic activities that meet each resident's individual needs and create an atmosphere of FUN and ENJOYMENT.

The role requires creativity, energy and compassion to support wellness, complete assessments and care plans, and work with residents, families and staff to enhance daily life. Some weekend/holiday hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be self motivated, creative with positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm.
• Must be able to work with family members, partners, and the community.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a well-rounded wellness program for Long Term Care, Memory Care or Rehab patients as assigned.
• Timely completion of assessments, care plans and associated paperwork.
• Ensuring that all local, State and Federal guidelines regarding programming are met.
• Bringing the “fun” to daily activities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Creative

Positive attitude

Enthusiasm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Activities Assistant Are you looking to be a part of a team that assists in providing therapeutic programs which meets each patient's "individual" needs while providing an atmosphere of FUN and ENJOYMENT and other duties as requested? Applicant must have a desire to work with seniors, be compassionate, caring and creative. The ideal candidate must be creative, energetic, and have knowledge of the domains of wellness as it relates to programming in long term care. Your goal would be to provide daily meaningful activities that enhance the quality of life for our residents.

Position: Activities Assistant Are you looking to be a part of a team that assists in providing therapeutic programs which meets each patient's "individual" needs while providing an atmosphere of FUN and ENJOYMENT and other duties as requested? Applicant must have a desire to work with seniors, be compassionate, caring and creative. The ideal candidate must be creative, energetic, and have knowledge of the domains of wellness as it relates to programming in long term care. Your goal would be to provide daily meaningful activities that enhance the quality of life for our residents.

Position Highlights

• Developing and implementing a well-rounded wellness program for Long Term Care, Memory Care or Rehab patients as assigned (This will include some weekend and/or holiday hours)
• Timely completion of assessments, care plans and associated paperwork
• Ensuring that all local, State and Federal guidelines regarding programming are met
• Bringing the “fun”
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be self motivated, creative with positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm
• Must be able to work with family members. partners, and the community
• Must have High School Diploma or GED

Why NHC?

We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Benefits

• Earned Time Off
• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
• 401k with generous company contributions
• Competitive Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Advancement Opportunities

NHC HealthCare Parklane is located at 7601 Parklane Road Columbia, SC 29223

We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.