Assisted Living Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant / Part time

AdamsPlace • Gallatin, TN

15h

About The Position

NHC Place Sumner Assisted Living / Memory Care is seeking a part-time Life Enrichment / Recreation Assistant (also referred to as an Activity Assistant) to provide therapeutic programs tailored to each patient's individual needs and create an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment. The role focuses on delivering daily meaningful activities that enhance residents' quality of life. The ideal candidate is compassionate, caring, creative, energetic, and knowledgeable about wellness domains as they relate to programming in long-term care.

The assistant develops and implements wellness programming for long-term care, memory care, or rehabilitation patients as assigned; completes assessments, care plans, and related paperwork on time; and ensures programming meets local, state, and federal guidelines. The schedule includes alternating weekend and/or holiday hours. Other duties may be assigned.

NHC describes its environment as encouraging and challenging, with an emphasis on innovation, improvement, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity. The organization provides extended-care services intended to support patient well-being and independence through compassionate, cost-effective care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Self-motivated, creative, and positive, with genuine enthusiasm.
• Desire to work with seniors; compassionate and caring.
• Able to work with family members, partners, and the community.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• 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, particularly for producing monthly calendars, newsletters, and other internal and external marketing materials.
• Knowledge of wellness domains as they relate to programming in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a well-rounded wellness program for long-term care, memory care, or rehabilitation patients as assigned.
• Complete assessments, care plans, and associated paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensure programming meets local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for residents.
• Work alternating weekend and/or holiday hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part-time benefits include dental, vision, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and more.
• The posting also describes a competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employment, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, stock options, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED