Activity Assistant

STARS Adult Medical Day Care Cntr L; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

STARS Adult Medical Day Care Center is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the planning and execution of daily activities for participants. You will assist with meal distribution during breakfast and lunch and help maintain an organized activities area and supplies.

Under supervision, you will observe participants, report changes to nursing staff, and contribute to care conferences as needed. The role involves clerical duties, transportation assistance, and adherence to infection prevention

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activities Director in planning and implementing program activities.
• Assist with meal distribution during breakfast and lunch.
• Observe each participant and report changes to the Director of Activities and/or RN.
• Assist in planning and implementing daily program activities.
• Assist in preparing for meal service.
• Daily organizing of activities area and supply cabinets and pantry area.
• Clerical duties including copying and filing.
• Serving as transportation aide as necessary (drives to Dr visits, social service appointments).
• Follow infection prevention principles.
• Assist in emergencies as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Attend and participate in care conferences as necessary.
• Assume other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Patient care

Safety awareness

Job description

Benefits:

• Vacation Time
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting the Activities Director in the planning and implementation of program activities and for assisting with meal distribution during breakfast and lunch. Housekeeping, transport and other functions of the program as assigned by the Director of Activities.

• Observation of each participant and immediately reporting any changes in their condition to the Director of Activities and/or RN.
• Under the supervision of the Activities Director, assisting in the planning and implementation of all program activities which change daily.
• Assist in preparing for meal service
• Daily organizing of activities area and supply cabinets and pantry area
• Clerical duties including copying and filing
• Serving as transportation aide as necessary i.e., trips, Dr. visits, social service appointments
• Following principles to prevent the spread of infection
• Assisting in emergencies as directed by the Director of Nursing
• Attending and planning and care conferences as necessary
• Assuming other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.