Per Diem Activities Assistant - Adult Day Center

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

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a per diem Activities Assistant to support the Adult Day Center by planning and leading engaging programs that promote social, cognitive, and physical well-being for participants. The role includes activity setup, participation, and cleanup while ensuring a safe, welcoming environment and assisting with personal care as needed.

The position involves working with the ADC team to ensure client safety, interacting with participants respectfully, and helping with

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a per diem Activities Assistant to support the Adult Day Center by planning and leading engaging programs that promote social, cognitive, and physical well-being for participants. The role includes activity setup, participation, and cleanup while ensuring a safe, welcoming environment and assisting with personal care as needed.

The position involves working with the ADC team to ensure client safety, interacting with participants respectfully, and helping with