Life Enrichment Assistant

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and short

term disability insurance

401k with generous company match

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

NHC Dickson is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to enhance the lives of our patients through recreation and therapeutic activities. The role focuses on meeting physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs in a warm, engaging environment.

The candidate should be mature, self-motivated, and passionate about senior care. This is a Full-time position, Monday–Friday with on-call weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Ability to work with elderly patients/residents.
• Willingness to learn new ideas and skills.
• A sense of humor; ability to laugh at success and failure.
• Ability to work with partners, family members, and community.
• Possess patience, good organizational skills, assertiveness and be conscientious.
• Present a professional appearance.
• Be flexible in working hours so that weekend or evening programs will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Respectful and supportive to supervisor.
• Assist and support the Recreation Director in assessing each patient to determine their activity interests and needs.
• Assist and support the Recreation Director in providing therapeutic programs which meet each patient's 'individual' needs.
• Assist in providing activities which meet the physical, social, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual needs of each patient while providing an atmosphere of 'fun' and enjoyment.
• Assist and support good public relations with the community and with other partners, patients and families.
• Be aware of NHC Standards and abide by the 20 Better Way Promises.

Skills

Elderly care

Sense of humor

Patience

Organizational skills

Professional appearance

Flexibility

Teamwork

Family communication

Education

High school degree or GED

Job description

NHC Dickson is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to work with our patients.

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for providing recreation opportunities which meet the physical, social, mental, emotional and/or spiritual needs of each patient while providing an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment. The qualified candidate for this position should be mature and self-motivated and have a passion for seniors.

This position is Full time, Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p - On call weekends (as needed).

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED
• Ability to work with elderly patients/residents
• Willingness to learn new ideas and skills
• A sense of humor; ability to laugh at success and failure
• Ability to work with partners, family members, and community
• Possess patience, good organizational skills, assertiveness and be conscientious
• Present a professional appearance
• Be flexible in working hours so that weekend or evening programs will be provided

Duties And Responsibilities

• Respectful and supportive to supervisor
• Assist and support the Recreation Director in assessing each patient to determine their activity interests and needs.
• Assist and support the Recreation Director in providing therapeutic programs which meet each patient's "individual" needs.
• Assist in providing activities which meet the physical, social, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual needs of each patient while providing an atmosphere of "fun" and enjoyment. This includes the "INDIVIDUALIZED 1 TO 1 PROGRAMS."
• Assist and support good public relations with the community and with other partners, patients and families.
• Be aware of NHC Standards and abide by the 20 Better Way Promises.

Benefits For Full Time Employment

• Health, dental, vision, life and short term disability insurance
• 401k with generous company match
• Paid time off and sick leave

The NHC environment 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.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at https://nhccare.com/locations/dickson/

EOE