Atlantic Health

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

99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026

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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

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