Activities Assistant
About The Position
Proudly Serving Those Who Served! We are currently hiring an Activities Assistant at our skilled nursing facility for veterans in Cleveland, Tennessee. Essential job functions of the Activities Assistant include, but are not limited to, assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating activity programs, collaborate with the Activities Director to develop monthly activity calendars that reflect the needs, preferences and abilities of residents, lead and facilitate group activities, such as games, crafts, music, etc., maintain accurate records of resident participation, preferences and feedback for future activity planning, involve residents or family members in the planning process, participate in community planning related to facility interest and resident needs and assist other staff as needed. We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees. BENEFITS Competitive wages based on certified years of experience Shift differential Weekend differential State of TN retirement plan (TCRS) 100% employer paid pension contribution. Full-time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. State of Tennessee medical, dental and health plans State Health Wellness Program Paid time off (vacation) Extended disability benefits (sick leave) Bereavement Leave Double pay for selected holidays worked Flexible spending accounts for child-care and medical expenses Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457) Free meal and drinks QUALIFICATIONS Prior Activities Assistant required This position requires a criminal background check. You will be asked to provide information regarding your criminal history to be considered for employment. Employment and professional references are also required. ~TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer~
Requirements
- Prior Activities Assistant required
- This position requires a criminal background check.
- You will be asked to provide information regarding your criminal history to be considered for employment.
- Employment and professional references are also required.
Responsibilities
- assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating activity programs
- collaborate with the Activities Director to develop monthly activity calendars that reflect the needs, preferences and abilities of residents
- lead and facilitate group activities, such as games, crafts, music, etc.
- maintain accurate records of resident participation, preferences and feedback for future activity planning
- involve residents or family members in the planning process
- participate in community planning related to facility interest and resident needs
- assist other staff as needed
Benefits
- Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
- Shift differential
- Weekend differential
- State of TN retirement plan (TCRS)
- 100% employer paid pension contribution. Full-time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
- State of Tennessee medical, dental and health plans
- State Health Wellness Program
- Paid time off (vacation)
- Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
- Bereavement Leave
- Double pay for selected holidays worked
- Flexible spending accounts for child-care and medical expenses
- Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
- Free meal and drinks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
