Activities Assistant CNA

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes is seeking an Activities Assistant CNA to help plan, develop, and evaluate activity programs for residents. You will observe attendance and mood to assess progress, involve families in planning, and support the volunteer program while assisting other staff as needed.

The role requires a CNA, with high school diploma preferred, and may include coordinating with the Activity Director and participating in community planning related to resident needs.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is required.
• F Endorsement preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate activity programs.
• Observe resident mood, attendance, and involvement to assess progress.
• Involve residents and families in planning; interview residents or families for activity information.
• Participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident needs.
• Follow Activity Director policies; supervise volunteer program; assist other staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.