Senior Life Enrichment & Recreation Assistant

Nhccare; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC Place Sumner is seeking a Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant to join our team and deliver therapeutic programs tailored to residents' individual needs, while creating an atmosphere of FUN and ENJOYMENT. You will develop and implement a well-rounded wellness program for Long Term Care, Memory Care or Rehab patients, and you may work alternating weekend and/or holiday hours.

Strong communication and creativity are essential as you collaborate with staff to enhance quality of life.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and time management.
• Ability to be a team player and work with other departments to build staff morale.
• Basic typing and computer skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Publisher for calendars/newsletters.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a well-rounded wellness program for Long Term Care, Memory Care or Rehab patients (may include weekend/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 other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Typing

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Publisher

Job description

NHC Place Sumner is seeking a Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant to join our team and deliver therapeutic programs tailored to residents' individual needs, while creating an atmosphere of FUN and ENJOYMENT. You will develop and implement a well-rounded wellness program for Long Term Care, Memory Care or Rehab patients, and you may work alternating weekend and/or holiday hours.

Strong communication and creativity are essential as you collaborate with staff to enhance quality of life.