Activities Assistant CNA

Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenn State Veterans Homes Board is seeking an Activities Assistant CNA to help plan, implement, and evaluate resident activity programs. You will observe attendance, mood, and engagement, involve residents and families in planning, and support the Activity Director.

This full-time shift from 11am to 7pm requires prior activity experience in healthcare, strong communication, and a current Certified Nursing Assistant credential. A high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with activities, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact well with others.
• Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• F Endorsement Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs.
• Observe and assess resident attendance, mood, behavior, and involvement.
• Involve residents and their families in the planning process.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
• Participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident needs.
• Implement activity policies and procedures as directed by the Activity Director.
• Involve residents and their families in planning objectives and goals.
• Provide supervision for the volunteer program.
• Assist other staff as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Activity planning

F Endorsement Preferred

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

High School diploma or equivalent

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Job Summary

As an Activities Assistant CNA, you will be responsible for assisting in the planning, development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of activity programs in the facility. You will observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and involvement to assess their progress, involve residents and their families in the planning process, and participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident needs. Additionally, you will follow activity policies and procedures, provide supervision for the volunteer program, and assist other staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs
• Observe and assess resident attendance, mood, behavior, and involvement
• Involve residents and their families in the planning process
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information
• Participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident needs
• Implement activity policies and procedures as directed by the Activity Director
• Involve residents and their families in planning objectives and goals
• Provide supervision for the volunteer program
• Assist other staff as needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience with activities, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Good communication skills and ability to interact well with others
• Certified Nursing Assistant required
• F Endorsement Preferred

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in a long-term care or hospital setting is preferred

Note

This position requires a criminal background check and drug screening. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Employment and professional references are also required. This is a full-time position from 11am to 7pm.