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West Meade Place
Activities Assistant / Weekend
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$32,108 / year median in Tennessee
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Activities Assistant at West Meade Place - Weekends Required Must be Certified CNA West Meade Place is looking for a n Activity Assistant to join our fun team and assist in providing therapeutic programs which meets each patient's "individual" needs while providing an atmosphere of FUN and ENJOYMENT and other duties as requested. Applicant must have a desire to work with seniors, be compassionate, caring and creative. The ideal candidate must be creative, energetic, and have knowledge of the domains of wellness as it relates to programming in long term care. Your goal would be to provide daily meaningful activities that enhance the quality of life for our residents. Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday:
10am-6pm Specifically you are responsible for: Developing and implementing a well-rounded wellness program for Long Term Care, Memory Care or Rehab patients as assigned (This will include some weekend and/or 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" Other duties as assigned Other important skills are: 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 specifically for producing monthly calendars and newsletters along with other external and internal marketing materialRequirements:
Must be self-motivated, creative with positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm Must be able to work with family members, partners, and the community Must have High School Diploma or GED West Meade Place offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more. We offer competitive rates and benefits for part time employment including dental, vision, disability insurance, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more. National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being 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. 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 nhccare.com/locations/west-meade-place/ (https://nhccare.com/locations/west-meade-place/) EOE Skills Preferred Training - Recreation Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance