Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Activities Assistant is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate play activities and facilitating a safe, clean, appropriate environment for children and families.

A day in the life of an Activities Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

1. Responds promptly and positively to patients, families, and all team members in a respectful, courteous and confidential manner.
2. Provides or facilitates in providing a clean, safe, quiet and secure environment for all.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to render care and services based on age appropriateness and developmental need of patients, ages birth through adolescence.
4. Coordinates the playroom activity program as assigned; plans and implements group activities which are developmentally appropriate.
5. Provides and maintains age-appropriate supplies in compliance with safety and infection control policies; assists with inventory control and storage of supplies.
6. Develops supportive relationships with family members; provides family centered care relative to play and developmental needs.
7. Collaborates with child life specialists to prioritize patient needs and identify at-risk patients or those in need of specialized services.
8. In collaboration with child life specialists, utilizes volunteers to compliment playroom/bedside activities.
9. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
10. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with core college course work (child development and education/activities courses).
2. Minimum of (1) year teaching experience with children in a group setting.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4.. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Child Development (infant through adolescence)
2. Group supervision skills
3. Play and recreational activity planning and facilitation

 

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Minimum rate of $17.38 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.