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Atlantic Health System
Adult Day Care Program Asst, Per Diem Days, Basking Ridge NJ, Atlantic Health
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$32,821 / year median in New Jersey
+11% projected growth
Job Description
The per diem Activities Assistant supports the Adult Day Center by helping plan and lead engaging programs that promote social, cognitive, and physical well-being for participants. This role assists with activity set-up, participation, and clean-up while ensuring a safe, supportive, hands-on peri care, and welcoming environment.
Principal Accountabilities:
Work with ADC team to ensure safety of clients, at all times. Interact with clients in a professional and positive manner. Treat clients with respect, kindness, patience; helping to maintain clients' dignity. Assist clients who are unsteady with walking. Able lift 5 to 10 pounds. Provide hands-on assistance for clients, including personal care as needed. Participate in leading activities/program at request of Lead Activities Assistant. Participate in organization and coordination of activities/projects at request of Lead Activities Assistant. Assist during lunchtime to ensure calm, orderly flow of dining experience for clients. Promote ADC in the community whenever possible. Perform other duties as assigned.Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.Preferred:
1. 1 year of food service experience in a health care facility. 2. Experience in assisted living, skilled nursing, or Adult Day Care experience or relevant area. 3. CNA or HHA Certification AHS Investment Corporation (AHSIC) is the wholly owned for-profit subsidiary of Atlantic Health. Our Business Units AtHome Medical- a Durable Medical Equipment Company, combining professional services and high-quality medical products. Atlantic Private Care Services
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- Management Services to a variety of healthcare enterprises, such as Atlantic Mobile Health/ Atlantic Ambulance, Primary Care Partners, Atlantic Health Partners, AHS ACO LLC, and others. Eagle Ambulance
- a private ambulance company. Joint Ventures
- Investment interests with various healthcare organizations. AHa! Innovation Center
- an incubator designed to promote and commercialize innovation in the health care arena.