Activity Assistant (part time)

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston is seeking an Activity Assistant for The Palmettos of Garden City in Murrells Inlet, SC. You will support daily therapeutic activities designed to enhance residents' quality of life and promote engagement through creative programming.

The role requires energy, creativity, and a compassionate approach to seniors, with shifts AM and PM and a part-time schedule. Training is provided, and you’ll work in a team-oriented, supportive environment.

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, including some weekend/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” to activities and engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self motivation

Creativity

Compassion

Energetic

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Activity 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

Work Schedule

AM and PM Shifts available.

Job Type

Part 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.

Work Location

The Palmettos of Garden City

9415 Highway 17 Bypass
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/palmettos-garden-city/

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