Assisted Living Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant

National HealthCare Corporation; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and more

401(k) with company match

Job summary

NHC Place Sumner Assisted Living in Gallatin, TN seeks a dedicated Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant to design and deliver engaging wellness activities for residents across memory care and rehab settings.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, and maintaining documentation while ensuring compliance with regulations. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and community engagement for a supportive living 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

• Develop and implement a wellness program for Long Term Care, Memory Care or Rehab patients (may require weekend/holiday hours).
• Timely completion of assessments, care plans and related paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines for programming.
• Bring energy and enjoyment to activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Team player

Typing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Publisher

Job description

Job Category: Activities-Recreation

Requisition Number: ASSIS042532

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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NHC Place Sumner Assisted Living
Gallatin, TN 37066, USA

Description

Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant for NHC Place Sumner Assisted Living / Memory care

NHC Place Sumner 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.

Full Time

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 working alternating 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

NHC Place Sumner offers a competitive compensation package forfull time employmentincluding health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match,stock options, 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 Corporationis 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.

TheNHCenvironment 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

Training - Recreation

Expert

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