Activities Assistant

Overview

The Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center, a 123-bed sub-acute and long-term care facility, offers comprehensive rehabilitation and skilled nursing services for adults ages 18 and older. In addition to providing award-winning care, we are committed to helping patients and residents achieve their maximum potential for independence, comfort, and quality of life.

 

Awards and Accreditations:

The Manor has been named one of the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized magazine that routinely evaluates and rates health care providers across the country. The Manor earned this designation by demonstrating the appropriate use of key services and consistent performance in national quality measures. The Manor has also received the highest overall quality rating – five stars – from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System. Only the top 10 percent of nursing homes in the country are eligible to earn this honor. Lastly, the Manor consistently scores high for patient and resident satisfaction compared with similar facilities, according to Holleran scores.

 

The Manor has an employment opportunity available for an Activities Assistant. This role provides support to the Activities Department in coordinating and running daily programs for residents. Responsibilities include helping plan and implement a diverse calendar of activities and events. The Activities Assistant may also be required to assist with driving the facility bus or car if they hold a valid NJ driver’s license or CDL.

Responsibilities

• Implements group and individual activities as directed by the Activity Director/Specialist.
• Directs resident interaction, foster engagement, encourage participation, and build connections with residents during programs.
• Ensures individualized interventions are used when needed for behaviors or in group activities with residents of different levels and strengths.
• Ensures interactions with residents are individualized.
• Provides functional assistance when needed.
• Provides needed supplies and adaptive equipment such as visual aids (magnifiers, audio books), hearing aids (amplifiers, headphones).
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Assists with setting up and breaking down events, preparing supplies, and transporting residents to and from activity areas.
• Assists with planning by providing input and help with the logistical aspects of creating monthly calendars and newsletters.
• Follows monthly calendars in providing scheduled programs.
• Follows infection prevention processes with equipment and furniture.
• Decorates designated areas to promote awareness of seasons, holiday, and special events.
• Maintains attendance records for activity functions when applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with strong interest and/or ability in art, music, or helping the elderly required.
• Associate's degree or college credits in a related field preferred.
• Previous work experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
• Must obtain AAC certification according to NCCAP standards within 3 years of hire date if a full-time employee and within 5 years if a part-time employee (at least 18.75 hours).
• Ability to lead large and small group programs as well as one to one interventions.
• Must be willing to expand knowledge and interpret the needs of the aging and life span education by attending continuing education in-services.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

 

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.