Activities Assistant / Weekend

AdamsPlace; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

West Meade Place is seeking an Activities Assistant (CNA certified) to join our care team on weekends. You will plan and run therapeutic activities to meet residents' individual needs and promote wellness, fun, and engagement in a long-term care setting.

Weekends required: Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. You will assess residents, maintain calendars, coordinate with staff, and ensure compliance with care plans while bringing energy and compassion to daily programming.

Qualifications

• Must be CNA certified and have a compassionate, creative approach.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a wellness program for LT care, memory care or rehab patients (weekend/holiday hours may apply).
• Complete assessments, care plans and related paperwork on time.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal programming guidelines.
• Bring energy and fun to activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team player

Typing

Word

Publisher

Marketing materials

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Publisher

Job description

Activities Assistant At West Meade Place - Weekends Required

West Meade Place

Must be Certified CNA

West Meade Place is looking for an Activity Assistant to join our fun team and assist 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.

Saturday 9am-5pm

Sunday: 10am-6pm

Specifically You Are Responsible For

• 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

Other Important Skills Are

• Strong communication and time management
• Ability to be a team player and work with other departments to build staff morale
• Basic typing and computer skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Publisher specifically for producing monthly calendars and newsletters along with other external and internal marketing material

Requirements

• 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

West Meade Place offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with generous company match, and more.

We offer competitive rates and benefits for part time employment including dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k) with generous company match, and more.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

EOE