Activities Assistant - NHC HealthCare Cookeville

NHC Healthcare Cookeville; Green Acres (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health/Dental/Vision/Life

401k

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Cookeville in Cookeville, TN is seeking an Activities Assistant to develop and implement a wellness program for long-term care, memory care or rehab residents, with some weekend/holiday hours.

You will lead therapeutic activities designed to enhance quality of life, be creative, compassionate, and able to work with residents, families and staff; HS diploma or GED required; AM/PM shifts.

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

• 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

Skills

Self-motivation

Creativity

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Activities Assistant - NHC HealthCare Cookeville

Job Category: Activities-Recreation

Requisition Number: ACTIV041873

• Posted : September 1, 2026


• Full-Time

Locations

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NHC HealthCare Cookeville
Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

Description

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?The 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

Work Schedule: AM or PM

Job Type: Full Time

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

Work Location: NHC HealthCare Cookeville
815 South Walnut Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501

EOE

Training - Recreation

Expert

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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