National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

Life Enrichment Director

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)  •  Lewisburg, TN (Onsite)  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

Position: Life Enrichment Director - Full Time

Pay: Depending on Experience

Are you looking to provide daily meaningful activities that enhance the quality of life for our residents? Join NHC HealthCare Lewisburg and help develop and provide therapeutic programs that meet each patient’s individual needs while creating an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment.

The applicant must have a desire to work with seniors and be compassionate, caring, and creative. The ideal candidate will be energetic, highly organized, and have knowledge of the domains of wellness as they relate to programming in long-term care.

Position Highlights:

  • Lead the Life Enrichment team and provide support while developing and implementing a well-rounded Life Enrichment program for all patients, including evenings and weekends, holidays, and special events

  • Complete assessments, care plans, and associated paperwork in a timely manner

  • Facilitate monthly Patient Council meetings

  • Supervise Life Enrichment/Activities Assistants, including training, scheduling, and evaluations

  • Manage the center volunteer program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and recognition

  • Ensure all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding programming are met

  • Partner with other departments to support marketing efforts in the community

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Certified Activity Director preferred

  • Must become certified within 90 days of hire

  • Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, OR

  • Satisfactory completion of two years of college, OR

  • Two years of experience in long-term care as it relates to activities and memory care

Benefits & Perks:

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Same-Day Pay Option

  • Flexible Scheduling

  • Competitive Pay – Depending on Experience

  • Holiday Incentive Pay

  • Earned Time Off

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

  • 401(k) with Company Contributions

  • Uniforms

  • Advancement Opportunities

NHC HealthCare Lewisburg is located at 1653 Mooresville Highway, Lewisburg, TN 37091.

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 learn more about NHC HealthCare Lewisburg at nhccare.com

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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

About National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has been providing the best in senior care for over 50 years. At NHC, we believe that care should respect the individual, promote recovery, wellbeing and independence. We believe in celebrating life every day at our centers.

In NHC communities, we currently operate 80 skilled nursing centers, 26 assisted living communities, 3 behavioral health hospitals, 9 retirement communities, 30 hospice agencies, and 34 homecare agencies. Other services include memory care, senior care pharmacies, hospital, rehabilitation services and management and accounting services to third parties.

NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal has always been to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the wellbeing 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.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Year Founded
1971
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