| Location | Jamaica, NY |
| Salary | $53,991–$65,226 Per Year |
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 10/19/26
Applications Due11/03/26
Vacancy ID227301
NY HELPSYes
55-b/c EligibleYes
AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at St. Albans
TitleNursing Home Activities Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) - 30504
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade11
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $53991 to $65226 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
InternshipNo
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
StateNY
Zip Code11434
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.
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 $4,150
When 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:
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Name New York State Veterans Home at St. Albans
Telephone
Fax 718-276-2048
Email Address RecruitmentStAlbans@nysvets.org
Address
Street NYS Veterans Home at St. Albans
178-50 Linden Boulevard
City Jamaica
State NY
Zip Code 11434
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to recruitmentstalbans@nysvets.org, 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.
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