Assisted Living Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant / Part time

Nhccare; Tennessee; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation's NHC Place Sumner Assisted Living in Gallatin, TN is seeking a Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant to support residents in Long Term Care and Memory Care. The part-time role focuses on delivering meaningful activities, fostering wellness, and creating a fun, caring environment.

The ideal candidate is creative, energetic, patient, and able to coordinate calendars and light marketing materials using Word and Publisher.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with other departments.
• Basic typing and computer skills; familiarity with Word and Publisher.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a wellness program for long-term care and memory care residents.
• Complete assessments, care plans and related paperwork timely.
• Ensure programming complies with local, state and federal guidelines.
• Bring fun to activities and engage residents daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team player

Typing

Word

Publisher

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Publisher

Job description

Assisted Living Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant / Part time

Job Category: Activities-Recreation

Requisition Number: ASSIS042533

• 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 ... 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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