Assisted Living Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant / Part time

National-Healthcare-Corporatio; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Stock options

Job summary

NHC Place Sumner is seeking a Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant to join our friendly team at the Gallatin location. The role focuses on creating meaningful activities and therapeutic programs for residents in long-term care and memory care, with a fun and engaging atmosphere.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, energetic, and comfortable collaborating with families and staff. Part-time hours, with potential weekend/holiday coverage; competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Desire to work with seniors and compassionate demeanor.
• Creative, energetic, and reliable.
• Ability to develop and implement wellness activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a well-rounded wellness program for long-term care, memory care, or rehab patients.
• Timely completion of assessments, care plans, and paperwork.
• Ensure programming meets local, state and federal guidelines.
• Bringing the “fun” to activities and resident engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Team player

Creative

Seniors care

Basic computer skills

Typing skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Assisted Living Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant / Part time

Job Category: Activities-Recreation

Requisition Number: ASSIS042533

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Part-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. 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.

Part 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

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Training - Recreation

Expert

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