Activity Assistant II at NHC HealthCare Lexington
NHC Healthcare Lexington, located at 2993 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia, SC is looking for an* Activity Assistant II* to join our fun team and assist in providing therapeutic programs which meets each patient's "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:

• Assessing patients to determine activity interest and needs
• Provide therapeutic activities which meet the individual interest and needs
• Provide activities which meet the physical, social, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual needs of patients while providing an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment
• Maintain all required records
• Maintain good public relations with the community by contacting and informing local clubs, businesses, schools, etc. of center services and goals
• Attending center meetings as required
• Be aware of the NHC standards and abide by the Better Way promises
• Be aware of and follow all state, federal, company and center policies and procedures
• Be aware of and follow HIPAA regulations

Other important skills are:

• Sense of humor with the ability to laugh at success and failure
• Must be self-motivated, creative with a positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm with a willingness to learn innovative ideas and skills
• Possess patience and good organizational skills, assertiveness and be a conscientious person
• Present a professional appearance.
• Flexibility in working hours so that weekend or evening events may be provided.

Requirements:

• Must have experience in MDS 3.0, care planning, and documentation
• Must be able to work with family members, partners, and the community
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Qualified recreation specialist for activities professional who is eligible for certification by a recognized body or two years experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years (one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting), OR has completed a training course approved by the state

Benefits
Earned Time Off
Holiday Incentive Pay
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
401k with generous company contributions
Competitive Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Advancement Opportunities
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's 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/lexington/
EOE
Experience
Required

• Must have experience in MDS 3.0, care planning, and documentation Qualified recreation specialist for activities professional who is eligible for certification by a recognized body or two years experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years (one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting), OR has completed a training course approved by the state

Skills
Preferred

• Training - Recreation

Behaviors
Preferred

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations
Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Location: West Columbia,South Carolina,29169,United States, West Columbia, SC 29169

Location: West Columbia,South Carolina,29169,United States, West Columbia, SC 29169

Job Type: Full-time

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