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Life Enrichment Assistant
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
$35,701 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- Assist and support the Life Enrichment/Recreation Director in identifying each patient or resident's individual interests, preferences, and activity needs.
- Assist with planning and providing therapeutic and recreational programs designed to meet individual needs.
- Provide activities that support the physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of patients and residents.
- Participate in individualized one-on-one activities with patients and residents as appropriate.
- Encourage participation and help create an engaging, positive, and enjoyable environment.
- Build positive relationships with patients, residents, families, community members, and NHC partners.
- Assist with maintaining positive community and public relations.
- Support the Life Enrichment/Recreation Director with departmental programs, events, and weekend activities.
- Follow NHC standards, policies, procedures, and the Better Way culture.
- Maintain a professional, respectful, and supportive approach when working with patients, residents, families, coworkers, and leadership.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability and desire to work with elderly patients and residents.
- Willingness to learn new ideas, programs, and skills.
- Positive attitude and a good sense of humor.
- Ability to work effectively with NHC partners, families, patients, residents, and members of the community.
- Patience, strong organizational skills, dependability, and attention to detail.
- Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work an every-other-weekend schedule . Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, employment status, location, hours worked, and applicable benefit plans.
- Competitive pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Same-day pay option
- Flexible scheduling
- Holiday incentive pay
- Earned Time Off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Uniforms
- Career development and advancement opportunities For more than 50 years, NHC has been committed to providing quality care and creating meaningful experiences for the patients, residents, families, and communities we serve.
Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance