Nursing Home Activities Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - 40503

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The incumbent will assist in the planning, preparing, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs with residents, including the memory care unit. They will encourage residents to participate in various activities and programs offered daily. They will also provide one-on-one visits to offer conversation, support, and materials for in-room leisure activities. Coordinate activities with other departments. Encourage family involvement. Observe and document resident attendance and degree of involvement, perform initial assessments, create care plans, and document progress notes as needed. Observe residents and the environment for safety and remove barriers. Follow diet consistencies at socials, special events, and large gatherings. Assist with passing trays and setting up at mealtimes. Operate the facility bus/van for outings.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Public Candidates (NY HELPS): 12 semester credit hours** in therapeutic recreation, arts, crafts, dance, drama, or physical education and one year of experience in direct client care in a geriatric setting;ORA high school or high school equivalency diploma and two years of experience in direct client care in a geriatric setting; ORFour years of experience in direct client care in a geriatric setting.**You must submit a list of qualifying courses with your application. You must indicate the course name, the number of semester credit hours for each course, the name of the school, and the date when the credits were earned.***Direct client care experience includes, but is not limited to, attending to patients' personal hygiene, grooming, nutrition, and daily living needs. Examples of geriatric settings include, but are not limited to skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and adult day care facilities, and senior centers.Preferred Qualifications: Valid Class D Driver's License

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments One permanent, competitive full-time appointment, or non- competitive full-time appointment via HELPS. Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see for additional information. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: • Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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