Life Enrichment Assistant

Nhccare; Lewisburg (TN); Híbrido; USD 17.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition reimbursement

Same-day pay option

Holiday incentive pay

Earned Time Off

Disability insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Career development and advancement

Descripción de la vacante

NHC HealthCare Oakwood is seeking a compassionate, energetic Activities Assistant to join our team on a part-time, every-other-weekend schedule. The role focuses on providing meaningful recreational opportunities that meet physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs, in a hospice-like setting for seniors.

The ideal candidate is mature, self-motivated, dependable, and passionate about working with elderly individuals.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability and desire to work with elderly patients and residents.
• Willingness to learn new ideas, programs, and skills.
• Positive attitude and good sense of humor.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Life Enrichment/Recreation Director in identifying patients' interests and activity needs.
• Help plan and provide therapeutic and recreational programs.
• Provide activities that support physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
• Participate in one-on-one activities with patients and residents.
• Encourage participation and create an engaging, positive environment.
• Build positive relationships with patients, families, community members, and partners.
• Maintain positive community relations and assist with program events and weekend activities.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Compassion

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

NHC HealthCare Oakwood
Lewisburg, TN 37091, USA

Description

NHC HealthCare Oakwood | Lewisburg, Tennessee

Employment Type
Part Time

Schedule
Every Other Weekend

Pay
Depends on Experience

Join Our Team at NHC HealthCare Oakwood

NHC HealthCare Oakwood is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Activities Assistant to join our team on a part-time, every-other-weekend schedule.

The Activities Assistant helps provide meaningful recreational opportunities designed to meet the physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients and residents while creating an atmosphere of fun, engagement, and enjoyment.

The ideal candidate is mature, self-motivated, dependable, and has a genuine passion for working with seniors.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Life Enrichment/Recreation Director in identifying each patient or resident’s individual interests, preferences, and activity needs.
• Assist with planning and providing therapeutic and recreational programs designed to meet individual needs.
• Provide activities that support the physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of patients and residents.
• Participate in individualized one-on-one activities with patients and residents as appropriate.
• Encourage participation and help create an engaging, positive, and enjoyable environment.
• Build positive relationships with patients, residents, families, community members, and NHC partners.
• Assist with maintaining positive community and public relations.
• Support the Life Enrichment/Recreation Director with departmental programs, events, and weekend activities.
• Follow NHC standards, policies, procedures, and the Better Way culture.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and supportive approach when working with patients, residents, families, coworkers, and leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability and desire to work with elderly patients and residents.
• Willingness to learn new ideas, programs, and skills.
• Positive attitude and a good sense of humor.
• Ability to work effectively with NHC partners, families, patients, residents, and members of the community.
• Patience, strong organizational skills, dependability, and attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work an every-other-weekend schedule.

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, employment status, location, hours worked, and applicable benefit plans.

• Tuition reimbursement
• Same-day pay option
• Holiday incentive pay
• Earned Time Off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Why NHC?

For more than 50 years, NHC has been committed to providing quality care and creating meaningful experiences for the patients, residents, families, and communities we serve. Our culture is built around caring, teamwork, integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

As an Activities Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our patients and residents by helping create opportunities for connection, engagement, enjoyment, and purpose.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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