Recreation Assistant
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) · Fort Oglethorpe, GA · 3 days ago
OTHRPart-time
About the role
NHC HealthCare Fort Oglethorpe is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Recreation Assistant to join their team.
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
- 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
Physical Demands
- Able to lift 60 to 70 pounds occasionally
- Able to be on feet for 2-5 hours daily
- Be able to move throughout center without assistance
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
- Be aware of and follow HIPAA regulations
- Be aware of and abide by weekly work schedule; be prepared and prompt
- Be aware of and follow all State and Federal guidelines
- Assist in and support the center newsletter and fundraising projects
- Attend and support any in-services and partner meetings as required
- Be aware, support and follow all State, Federal, Company and Center Requirements, Policies and Procedures