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

Basking Ridge, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026

About the role

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.

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:
1. 1 year of food service experience in a health care facility.
2. Experience in assisted living, skilled nursing, or Adult Day Care experience or relevant area.
3. CNA or HHA Certification

AHS Investment Corporation (AHSIC) is the wholly owned for-profit subsidiary of Atlantic Health.

Our Business Units

AtHome Medical – a Durable Medical Equipment Company, combining professional services and high-quality medical products.
Atlantic Private Care Services - a private duty Nursing and Home Health Aide service provider, servicing the NJ counties of Morris, Essex, Union and Sussex.
Real Estate Division – Commercial Property and Residential Housing ownership and management services for AHSIC and Atlantic Health.
MSO – Management Services to a variety of healthcare enterprises, such as Atlantic Mobile Health/ Atlantic Ambulance, Primary Care Partners, Atlantic Health Partners, AHS ACO LLC, and others.
Eagle Ambulance – a private ambulance company.
Joint Ventures – Investment interests with various healthcare organizations.
AHa! Innovation Center – an incubator designed to promote and commercialize innovation in the health care arena.

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

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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.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.