Support Services Aide- LIFE, Per Diem, Vineland

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC is seeking a LIFE Support Services Aide to assist across roles in the LIFE Center, including receptionist, housekeeping, dietary, and recreation duties. You will greet staff and participants, verify IDs, maintain a safe front entrance, and support meal service and activity programs for seniors.

Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness, coordinating with the Dietitian and Center Manager on dietary needs, and assisting with group or individual activities for

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Experience in customer service, dietary, or housekeeping in health care is advantageous.
• Experience with frail or elderly individuals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff, visitors and participants as a receptionist, check in/out and verify IDs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the LIFE Center as a housekeeper.
• Assist in meals service and contribute to feeding plans as a dietary aide.
• Support recreation activities for LIFE participants in various group and individual settings.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk greeting

Housekeeping

Food service

Recreation support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Major Function

Under the supervision of the center manager, the LIFE Support Services Aide will work in the LIFE Center as a receptionist, a housekeeper, a dietary aide, or a recreation aide as needed. As a receptionist, the LIFE Support Services Aide will greet staff, visitors, and participants in a courteous and professional manner, check participants in and out and ensure they have the appropriate ID badge and maintain the safety and security of the front entrance of the LIFE Center. As a housekeeper, the LIFE Support Services Aide will maintain the cleanliness of the INSPIRA LIFE facility, furniture, and equipment, and work closely with other LIFE center staff regarding areas that require immediate attention to maintain a clean and safe environment at all times. As a dietary aide, the LIFE Support Services Aide will maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment, serves meals and snacks to all participants, and work closely with the Dietitian and the Center Manager regarding feeding issues, texture changes, appetite changes, diet orders and supplement usage. As a recreation aide, the LIFE Support Services Aide will assist the recreation staff in providing and assisting with activities for the LIFE participants in individual and group activities, high and low cognition group activities, and exercise and spiritual group activities.

As a multisite provider of PACE community-based services for seniors in Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties, an Inspira LIFE employee may work at either or both the Vineland or Williamstown LIFE Program as census changes or operational needs occur to meet the needs of our participants.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in customer service, dietary, and/or housekeeping preferable in a health care environment.
• Minimum of 1 year working with the frail or elderly preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• Valid Driver’s license, proof of insurance and have a reliable means of transportation as described in Fleet Policy # TR 118.

Physical Requirements:

N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)

Lifting FStandingFSittingF

Lifting 20-50lbsOClimbingOKneelingO

Lifting>50lbsOCrouchingFReachingF

CarryingCHearingCWalkingF

PushingCTalkingCVisionC

Environmental Conditions

NoiseCVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsC

Noxious odorsOPatient ExposureCOperative EquipmentO

At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.