Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleNursing Home Activities Assistant 1 (Veterans Home at Batavia) - 40547

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $47695 to $58447 Annually

Employment Type Per Diem

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

"Other" Explanation Must work a minimum of 28 hours each bi-weekly pay period. Additionally, employees must work the equivalent of one weekend per month.

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Genesee

Street Address NYS Veterans Home at Batavia

220 Richmond Avenue

City Batavia

StateNY

Zip Code14020

Job Specifics

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. Operate the facility bus/van for outings.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health Veterans Home at Batavia employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Nursing Home Activities Assistant 1.

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as a Nursing Home Activities Assistant 1 if they have 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.""

Open-Competitive: four years of direct patient care experience in a geriatric setting

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in a recreation setting and/or fundamental knowledge of recreation programs.

Additional Comments Must work a minumum of 28 hours each bi-weekly period. Additionally, employees must work the equivalent of one weekend per month.

One, per diem, temporary appointment.

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.

The posted salary range reflects full-time employment and will be prorated based on the percent of hours worked.

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...

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.

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.htm

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Veterans Home at Batavia Human Resources

Telephone 585-345-2068

Fax

Email Address humanresourcesbatavia@nysvets.org

Address

Street 220 Richmond Avenue

City Batavia

State NY

Zip Code 14020

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to:

humanresourcesbatavia@nysvets.org

with Reference FSW 1/40866 included in the subject line

or by mail to: NYS Veterans Home at Batavia
220 Richmond Avenue
Batavia, NY 14020
Attn: Human Resources

Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.