Life Enrichment Assistant

Life Enrichment Assistant

NHC HealthCare Oakwood is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Activities Assistant to join our team on a part-time, every-other-weekend schedule.

The Activities Assistant helps provide meaningful recreational opportunities designed to meet the physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients and residents while creating an atmosphere of fun, engagement, and enjoyment.

The ideal candidate is mature, self-motivated, dependable, and has a genuine passion for working with seniors.

Position Responsibilities

· 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.

Qualifications

· 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 & Perks

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

Why NHC?

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. Our culture is built around caring, teamwork, integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

As an Activities Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our patients and residents by helping create opportunities for connection, engagement, enjoyment, and purpose.