Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant

NHC Careers; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in senior care as a Wellness Coordinator, responsible for creating and implementing engaging activities that enhance patients' quality of life. This role requires a compassionate individual with a strong desire to work with seniors and skills in communication and program development. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits while making a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Qualifications

• Experience with patients with cognitive impairments/dementia/special needs.
• CNA certification or willingness to become certified.
• Ability to develop structured activities for patients.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a wellness program for Long Term Care patients.
• Timely completion of assessments and care plans.
• Enhancing the quality of life for patients through engaging activities.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Team Player

Creativity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Applicant must have a desire to work with seniors, be compassionate, caring and creative.

We are specifically looking for:

• Experience with patients with cognitive impairments/dementia/special needs.
• Certified nursing assistant (CNA) or willingness to become certified.
• Ability to develop structured environment to engage patients/residents in meaningful activities.
• Work as a team to plan and execute large campus events for patients/residents and partners of NHC.
• Ability to lead small and large group activities, provide a variety of environmental stimuli to enhance quality of life.
• Willingness to mentor and develop a volunteer program and work with interdisciplinary team to provide consistent structured activities.
• The ideal candidate should be energetic, and have knowledge of the domains of wellness as it relates to programming in long term care, and have experience working with cognitive deficits, such as dementia. Your goal would be to provide daily meaningful activities that enhance the quality of life for our patients.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing a well-rounded wellness program for Long Term Care and Memory Care patients as assigned (This will include some 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” and enhancing the quality of life of our patients
• 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
• Good computer skills with ability to create recreation calendars and complete assessments

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

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift 60 to 70 pounds occasionally
• Able to be on feet for 4-6 hours daily
• Be able to move throughout center without assistance

NHC Place Cool Springs offers a competitive compensation package for full time employmentincluding health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, uniforms, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match,stock options, and more.

National HealthCare Corporationis recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality 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.

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/nhc-place-cool-springs/

We look forward to talking with you!!

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