Life Enrichment Assistant
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AdamsPlace
Dickson, TN, US
Summary
Provide recreation opportunities that meet the physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of senior patients. Assist the Recreation Director in assessing patient interests and implementing individualized one-to-one programs.
Job Description
Life Enrichment Assistant
NHC Dickson is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to work with our patients.
The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for providing recreation opportunities which meet the physical, social, mental, emotional and/or spiritual needs of each patient while providing an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment. The qualified candidate for this position should be mature and self-motivated and have a passion for seniors.
This position is Full time, Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p - On call weekends (as needed)
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
- Ability to work with partners, family members, and community
- Possess patience, good organizational skills, assertiveness and be conscientious
- Present a professional appearance
- Be flexible in working hours so that weekend or evening programs will be provided
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 which meet each patient's "individual" needs.
- Assist in providing activities which meet the physical, social, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual needs of each patient while providing an atmosphere of "fun" and enjoyment." This includes the "INDIVIDUALIZED 1 TO 1 PROGRAMS."
- Assist and support good public relations with the community and with other partners, patients and families.
- Be aware of NHC Standards and abide by the 20 Better Way Promises.
Benefits for Full Time Employment:
- Health, dental, vision, life and short term disability insurance
- 401k with generous company match
- Paid time off and sick leave
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at https://nhccare.com/locations/dickson/
EOE
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has been providing the best in senior care for over 50 years. At NHC, we believe that care should respect the individual, promote recovery, wellbeing and independence. We believe in celebrating life every day at our centers.
In NHC communities, we currently operate 80 skilled nursing centers, 26 assisted living communities, 3 behavioral health hospitals, 9 retirement communities, 30 hospice agencies, and 34 homecare agencies. Other services include memory care, senior care pharmacies, hospital, rehabilitation services and management and accounting services to third parties.
NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal has always been to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the wellbeing and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
Founded
1971
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Murfreesboro, Tennessee