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Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes

Activities Assistant

Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes, Clarksville, Tennessee, United States, 37040

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Career Opportunities with Tenn State Veterans Homes Board Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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

Involve residents and their families in planning objectives and goals

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 Tennessee State Veterans’ Home offers competitive rates along with exceptional health, dental, vision, disability insurance, paid time off, sick leave & a Pension you won’t find anywhere else!

Competitive wages based on certified years of experience

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)

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 11 am to 7 pm.

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