Tennessee State Veterans' Homes
Activities Assistant
Tennessee State Veterans' Homes, Clarksville, Tennessee, United States, 37040
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Tennessee State Veterans' Homes
Job Summary As an Activities Assistant CNA, you will be responsible for assisting in the planning, development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of activity programs in the facility. You will observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and involvement to assess their progress, involve residents and their families in the planning process, and participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident needs. Additionally, you will follow activity policies and procedures, provide supervision for the volunteer program, and assist other staff as needed.
Responsibilities
Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs
Observe and assess resident attendance, mood, behavior, and involvement
Involve residents and their families in the planning process
Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information
Participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident needs
Implement activity policies and procedures as directed by the Activity Director
Provide supervision for the volunteer program
Assist other staff as needed
Qualifications
Previous experience with activities, preferably in a healthcare setting
Good communication skills and ability to interact well with others
Certified Nursing Assistant required
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous experience in a long-term care or hospital setting is preferred
Benefits
Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
Shift differential
Weekend differential
State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded. Full-time employees vest after 5 years of service.
State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, and long term care insurance
ParTNers for Health Wellness Program
Paid time off (vacation)
Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
Bereavement Leave
Double pay for selected holidays worked
Flexible spending accounts for child care and medical expenses
Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
Note This position requires a criminal background check and drug screening. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Employment and professional references are also required. This is a full-time position from 11am to 7pm.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Administrative
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Activities Assistant
role at
Tennessee State Veterans' Homes
Job Summary As an Activities Assistant CNA, you will be responsible for assisting in the planning, development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of activity programs in the facility. You will observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and involvement to assess their progress, involve residents and their families in the planning process, and participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident needs. Additionally, you will follow activity policies and procedures, provide supervision for the volunteer program, and assist other staff as needed.
Responsibilities
Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs
Observe and assess resident attendance, mood, behavior, and involvement
Involve residents and their families in the planning process
Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information
Participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident needs
Implement activity policies and procedures as directed by the Activity Director
Provide supervision for the volunteer program
Assist other staff as needed
Qualifications
Previous experience with activities, preferably in a healthcare setting
Good communication skills and ability to interact well with others
Certified Nursing Assistant required
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous experience in a long-term care or hospital setting is preferred
Benefits
Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
Shift differential
Weekend differential
State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded. Full-time employees vest after 5 years of service.
State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, and long term care insurance
ParTNers for Health Wellness Program
Paid time off (vacation)
Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
Bereavement Leave
Double pay for selected holidays worked
Flexible spending accounts for child care and medical expenses
Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
Note This position requires a criminal background check and drug screening. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Employment and professional references are also required. This is a full-time position from 11am to 7pm.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Administrative
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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