Activity Assistant - part time

St Catherine of Siena Inc; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Catherine of Siena Healthcare in Caldwell, NJ, is seeking an Activity Assistant to join the Activities department. The role centers on delivering resident-centered activities that promote socialization, relaxation, recreation, and wellness for the elderly residents.

You will work with the Activity Manager, participate in planning events, and help maintain respectful, safe, and engaging programs that support quality of life in our small LTC setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with residents and staff effectively.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math for figures and percentages.
• Professional conduct with staff, residents and the public.
• Compassionate and collaborative care approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate social and recreational events to promote continued wellness.
• Understand the cognitive and physical needs of the elderly population.
• Provide varied activities appropriate for the group’s age and abilities.
• Complete administrative duties including ordering supplies and newsletters with the Director.
• Comply with CMS reporting and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations promptly and professionally.
• Maintain residents' rights, dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Reading/Writing

Math skills

Professionalism

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

AS/BS preferred

NCCAP Certification

Flexible schedule

Job description

St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare

Description

About us

St Catherine of Siena is a small religious Long Term Care facility, located in Caldwell NJ, serving the Sisters of Saint Dominic and other vowed women who responded to God’s call. We are currently seeking a nurse to join our team in a resident-centered care environment.

Job Description

Job Title: Activity Assistant

Department: Activities

Reports to: Activity Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary

Activity Assistant ensures the quality of activity programs is delivered. The activities program is designed to encourage socialization, relaxation, recreation, physical activity, and entertainment that is resident centered.

Candidates for employment and existing employees must identify with, share in and display a commitment to the mission, philosophy and values of the Sisters of St. Dominic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

• Activities assistants plan and facilitate social and recreational events to promote continued wellness
• Professional activities assistants have understanding of the in the cognitive and physical needs of the elderly population.
• Provide varied activities that are appropriate for our group’s age and abilities
• Activities assistants also complete some administrative duties including ordering supplies and creating newsletters or schedules along with the Director.
• The Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has specific reporting and documentation requirements
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner.
• Demonstrates compliance with infection prevention and control practices in a healthcare setting as per CDC Guidance
• Ensures rights of the residents, dignity, privacy and confidentiality are maintained

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to verbally communicate with residents and staff.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to calculate figures, and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
• Displays professional conduct with Sisters, staff, and the general public.
• Shows concern and respect for others by dealing with people in a collaborative, compassionate, sensitive, and responsive manner.
• Sets a favorable example as a team player assisting others and working

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED certificate required
• AS or Bachelors Degree preferred
• Certification through the NCCAP preferred
• Flexible schedule

ADA Requirements

Candidates will have the physical ability to perform job related duties which may require lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, pulling and pushing up to 50 lbs or more as needed

Prerequisites

A physical exam, drug screen, and background screening are required as appropriate.

St Catherine of Siena Inc., minimum requirement is its employees to be “fully vaccinated” defined as received the Covid-19 vaccine primary series. The preferred standard of “Up to date” is completed primary vaccine series plus the most recent booster recommended by CDC.

Disclaimer Clause

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of the job. They are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.