Life Enrichment Assistant - PRN/Part time

NHC Careers; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Same-day pay

Flexible scheduling

Holiday incentive pay

Earned Time Off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Uniforms

Career development

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Somerville is seeking a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities Assistant) to join our team in a PRN or part-time role. The position focuses on creating meaningful recreational activities that meet residents' physical, social, mental, and spiritual needs while fostering fun and engagement.

The ideal candidate is mature, dependable, and enthusiastic about working with seniors, with strong communication skills and the ability to work weekday afternoons and weekend shifts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability and desire to work with elderly patients.
• Willingness to learn new ideas, programs, and skills.
• Positive attitude and a good sense of humor.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, patients, residents, and families.
• 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.
• Availability to work the designated weekday afternoon and weekend shifts as scheduled.

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.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Patience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Details

Posted on November 12, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• NHC HealthCare Somerville
  Somerville, TN 38068, USA
• Activities-Recreation
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: LIFEE042842

Description

NHC HealthCare Somerville

Life Enrichment Assistant

NHC HealthCare Somerville | Somerville, Tennessee

Employment Type
PRN or Part Time

Schedule

• Tuesday & Thursday: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Pay
Depends on Experience

Join Our Team at NHC HealthCare Somerville

NHC HealthCare Somerville is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities Assistant) to join our team in a PRN or part-time position.

The Life Enrichment 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.
• Availability to work the designated weekday afternoon and weekend shifts as scheduled.

Benefits & Perks

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

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Same-day pay option
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday incentive pay
• Earned Time Off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Uniforms
• 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 a Life Enrichment 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.

Preferred

• Training - Recreation Expert