Recreation Assistant / Full Time
Job Summary
NHC Place at the Trace is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Recreation Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate should have a CTRS preference, a high school diploma or GED, and possess strong interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
- CTRS preferred, but not required
- 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
- Positive attitude and a good team player
- Patient, organized, assertive, conscientious, self-sufficient, and creative
- Professional appearance
- Flexible in working hours for weekends or evenings
Duties and Responsibilities
- Respectful and supportive to supervisor
- Assist and support the Recreation Director in assessing each patient's activity interests and needs
- Provide therapeutic programs tailored to each patient's individual needs
- Offer activities that address physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Support good public relations with the community and partners
- Aware of NHC Standards and abide by the 20 Better Way Promises
- Aware of and follow HIPAA regulations
- Aware of and follow weekly work schedule
- Aware of and follow State and Federal guidelines
- Support and participate in center newsletter and fundraising projects
- Attend and support in-services and partner meetings
- Follow all State, Federal, Company, and Center Requirements, Policies, and Procedures
About the Organization
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a leader in senior care, dedicated to delivering quality long-term care services. They aim to maximize the well-being and independence of patients through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services. The NHC environment fosters encouragement, challenge, innovation, improvement, teamwork, collaboration, and honesty and integrity. As partners, NHC employees commit to both the health of patients and the well-being of the communities they serve.
To learn more about NHC Place at the Trace and apply, visit this link.
NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.