Recreation Assistant / Full Time

AdamsPlace; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AdamsPlace in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks an enthusiastic Recreation Assistant to support its team. This position involves assisting elderly residents with engaging activities tailored to their individual needs, creating an atmosphere of fun and fellowship.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, the ability to work with elderly patients, and must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate evening or weekend programs.

Qualifications

• Comfortable spending 2-5 hours on feet daily.
• Flexibility in working hours for evening/weekend programs.
• CTRS preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Recreation Director in assessing patients' activity needs.
• Support therapeutic programs tailored to individual patients.
• Provide enjoyable activities meeting diverse patient needs.

Skills

Ability to work with elderly patients/residents

Positive attitude

Good organizational skills

Creative and self-sufficient

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Recreation Assistant for NHC Place at the Trace, Assisted Living

NHC Place at the Trace is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Recreation Assistant to join our team.

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.
• Positive attitude and a good team player.
• Ability to work with partners, family members, and community.
• Possess patience, good organizational skills, assertiveness and be conscientious.
• Self-sufficient and creative.
• Present a professional appearance.
• Be flexible in working hours so that weekend or evening programs will be provided.
• CTRS preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• Able to be on feet for 2-5 hours daily.
• Be able to move throughout center without assistance.

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 that meet each patient's individual needs.
• Assist in providing activities that meet the physical, social, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual needs of each patient while creating an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment, including individualized 1-to-1 programs.
• Assist and support good public relations with the community and other partners, patients, and families.
• Be aware of NHC Standards and abide by the 20 Better Way Promises.
• Be aware of and follow HIPAA regulations.
• Be aware of and abide by the weekly work schedule; be prepared and prompt.
• Be aware of and follow all State and Federal guidelines.
• Assist in and support the center newsletter and fundraising projects.
• Attend and support any in-services and partner meetings as required.
• Be aware, support and follow all State, Federal, Company, and Center requirements, policies and procedures.

EOE