Nursing Home Activities Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - 30504

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency Health, Department of - Veterans Home at St. Albans

Title Nursing Home Activities Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - 30504

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 11

Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $53991 to $65226 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Queens

Street Address NYS Veterans Home at St. Albany

178-50 Linden Boulevard

City Jamaica

State NY

Zip Code 11434

Duties Description The Nursing Home Activities Assistant (NHAA) 1 will create and modify activities and programs based on residents’ interests and mental and physical needs to optimize enjoyment. They will arrange 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. The incumbent will coordinate activities and programs with other departments and residents’ schedules. They will be responsible for arranging refreshments and transportation as needed. They will assist in setting up and cleaning up activity rooms for scheduled programs, and encourage residents to participate in the various activities and programs offered. The NHAA 1 will observe resident attendance and degree of involvement, document progress notes as required, and complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS).

Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive NY Helps Qualifications:Either 1. 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***;or 2. a high school or high school equivalency diploma and two years of experience in direct client care in a geriatric setting***;or 3. four 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.

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 https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information. Posted salary range ($53,991 -$65,226) includes a Downstate Adjustment of $4,150When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.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: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htmIf 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.The 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 of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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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Name New York State Veterans Home at St. Albans

Telephone

Fax 718-276-2048

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Veterans Home at St. Albans

178-50 Linden Boulevard

City Jamaica

State NY

Zip Code 11434

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Nursing Home Activities Assistant 1 included in the subject line or by mail to NYS Veterans Home at St Albans, 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434, or by fax to (718) 276-2048. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.