Recreation Activity Assistant / Part Time / 1pm-4pm

NHC Careers • Hendersonville, TN

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About The Position

NHC Hendersonville is seeking a part-time Recreation Activity Assistant to provide therapeutic programs tailored to patients’ individual needs while creating an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment. The role focuses on delivering daily meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life in long-term care, memory care, or rehabilitation settings. The assistant should be compassionate, caring, creative, energetic, and interested in working with seniors, with knowledge of wellness domains as they relate to programming in long-term care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; some weekend and/or holiday hours are included. Other duties may be assigned.

NHC describes its environment as one of encouragement and challenge, innovation and improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and honesty and integrity. Employees are partners in supporting patients’ health and the well-being of the communities served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Self-motivated, creative, and positive, with genuine enthusiasm.
• Desire to work with seniors; compassionate and caring.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and collaborate with other departments to build staff morale.
• Basic typing and computer skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Publisher for creating monthly calendars, newsletters, and other internal and external marketing materials.
• Ability to work some weekend and/or holiday hours.

Nice To Haves

• Energetic approach to activities programming.
• Knowledge of the domains of wellness 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 related paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensure programming meets local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Bring fun to activities and programming.
• Work with family members, partners, and the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part-time benefits include dental, vision, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and more.
• Competitive compensation rates.
• Full-time benefits are also described as 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