Nursing Home Activities Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - 30502

NY HELP Yes Agency Health, Department of Title Nursing Home Activities Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - 30502 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 11 Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $46306 to $56743 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Other (see below) "Other" Explanation To be determined Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? Yes Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Queens Street Address 178-50 Linden Boulevard City Jamaica State NY Zip Code 11434 Minimum Qualifications Four years of direct patient care experience in a geriatric setting.Preferred Qualifications: Long term care experience preferred Duties Description Creates and modifies activities and programs based on residents’ interests and mental and physical needs to optimize enjoyment. Arranges for a mix of activities, including those provided through outside vendors, community involvement, staff delivery, and off-site activities, such as ball games and country rides. Coordinates activities and programs with other departments and residents’ schedules. Arranges for refreshments and transportation as needed. Observes resident attendance and degree of involvement, documents progress notes as required, and completes the Minimum Data Set (MDS). Assists in setting up and cleaning up activity rooms for scheduled programs. Encourages residents to participate in the various activities and programs offered. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 718-276-2048 Email Address RecruitmentStAlbans@nysvets.org Address Street 178-50 Linden Boulevard City Jamaica State NY Zip Code 11434 Notes on Applying Please submit resume