NHC's Richland Place is looking for an 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.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 material
Requirements:- 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 GEDRichland Place offers a competitive compensation package forfull time employmentincluding health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match,stock options, and more. Richland Place is pleased to be a part of the NHC National HealthCare Corporation family!TheNHCenvironment 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, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have the heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today andfind out more about us atnhccare.com/locations/richland-place/We look forward to talking with you!!EOE