What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Tennessee State Veterans Homes Board?
Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of this facility.
- Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that facility activities and resident progress are evaluated, by noting, reporting, and charting resident behavior.
- Involve the resident/family in planning activity programs when possible
- Interview Residents or family members to obtain activity information.
- Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
- Implement and follow activity policies and procedures as directed by the Activity Director.
- Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
- Provide supervision for the volunteer program.
- Assists other staff as needed.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience with activities, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Must have good communication skills and the ability to interact well with others.
- Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
BENEFITS
- Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
- Shift differential
- Weekend differential
NOTICE: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Employment and Professional References Required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k), 457
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Clarksville, TN 37042: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person