Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, USA
4 days ago
Program Assistant (Atlantic Adult Day Center) Summer Intern
Essential Job Functions: + Provide direct service to our clients including support for: activities of daily living, program activities, and other tasks assigned by the ADC Manager. + Treat clients with respect, kindness, and patience; helping to maintain clients’ dignity. + Work with team to always ensure safety of members. + Interact with clients in a professional and positive manner. + Assist clients who are unsteady with walking. + Assist with activities and projects at the request of the Activities Coordinator. + Assist during lunchtime to ensure calm, orderly flow of mealtime experience for clients. + Perform other duties as assigned by ADC manager. + Applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time accredited public or private College/University + Be in good academic standing + US Citizen or permanent resident + Work 37.5 hours per week and commit to a minimum of 375 hours for the duration of the internship + Previous nursing assistant or home health aide experience favored – not required. + Ability to work in a team setting + Effective interpersonal communication skills + Ability to maintain client/family confidentiality + Ability to handle crises in a calm and constructive manner + Ability to assist clients with personal care and toileting when necessary EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health System, 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
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