Adult Day Care Program Asst, Per Diem Days, Basking Ridge NJ, Atlantic Health

Atlantic Health; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in New Jersey is seeking a per diem Activities Assistant to support the Adult Day Center. You will help plan and lead programs that promote social, cognitive, and physical well‑being for participants, assist with activity setup, participation, and cleanup, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

You will work with the ADC team to ensure client safety, contribute to organized activities, assist with walking as needed, help during lunchtime, and promote ADC in the community.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of clients at all times.
• Assist with activity set-up, participation, and clean-up.
• Provide hands-on assistance including personal care as needed.
• Participate in leading activities/program at request of Lead Activities Assistant.
• Assist during lunchtime to ensure calm, orderly flow of dining experience for clients.
• Promote ADC in the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.