The Activities Assistant supports the Adult Day Center by helping plan and lead engaging programs focused on the social, cognitive, and physical well-being of participants. This role involves assisting with activity logistics, direct participation, clean-up, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment while providing necessary hands-on personal care.
Requirements summary
Required qualifications include holding a CNA or HHA Certification along with a High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred qualifications involve having one year of food service experience in a healthcare facility or prior experience in assisted living, skilled nursing, or Adult Day Care settings.
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.
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Benefits
Life Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
AD&D Insurance
Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance
Tuition Assistance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Backup Childcare
Prescription Coverage
Fertility Benefits
Well-Being Rewards
Healthy Pregnancy Program
Commuter Accounts
Identity Theft Insurance
Adoption Leave
Advancement
Academic Advising
Surrogacy Leave
On-Site Childcare
Home & Auto Insurance
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.
Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).
Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On-Site Childcare Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance ____________________________________________ Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
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Hospice
At Atlantic Visiting Nurse, we believe that those living with advanced illnesses should spend their final days in comfort and peace.
Our compassionate, specialized care is designed to minimize patient suffering and to support families and loved ones in their roles as caregivers.
As one of the first hospices in New Jersey and the United States, we have more than 40 years’ experience serving private homes, nursing facilities and assisted living facilities in Essex, Morris, Somerset, and Union counties.
When patients and their primary care physicians agree that curative treatment is no longer appropriate or desired, a referral to Atlantic Hospice may be appropriate.
Our hospice team works with referring doctors to develop individualized care plans that manage pain, control symptoms, and ensure dignity and respect in the final days of life.
We also have nurse liaisons at Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, and Hackettstown Medical Center, as well as other health care facilities in the area, to answer questions and ease the transition to end-of-life care.
