Activity Assistant

Full Time Activity Assistant for Great SNF in Joplin, MO

NHC HealthCare Joplin is looking for a PART TIME Activity Assistant to join our fun team and assist in providing therapeutic programs which meets each patients "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

NHC HealthCare Joplin offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more.

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 GED

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment 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 NHCs values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/joplin/

We look forward to talking with you!!

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