Job Location : Queensbury,NY, USA
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Night Shift
Description:
Resident Assistant II
12 hours per week
Brand New Memory Care Facility on the Glen at Hiland Meadow Campus has a great opportunity for a Resident Assistant who is looking for a rewarding working experience working with elders and honing their nursing and leadership skills.
This is a brand new facility providing comfortable, secure living in an environment designed for safety and independence. Programs serve individuals with early to mid-stage memory impairment - those with difficulties that require watchfulness and a supportive environment, but who do not need nursing home care. The center is thoughtfully designed and services are tailored for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias.
Position Highlights:
* Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
* Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
What you will do:
A residential assistant would work with our nursing team assisting the residents with activities of daily living, passing meds, making beds and providing personal care.
Responsibilities:
* assistance with activities of daily living
* bathing assistance
* responding to the nurse call and pendant system
* participate in leading day and weekend activities
* queuing and orienting residents/prep residents for community appointments
* assistance with dressing, safety checks, and more.
* In addition Resident Assistants (RA) assist in the dining room with resident menu selection and serving residents and their guests.
What you will need:
* Patience and compassion
* Experience in healthcare preferred but willing to train!
* Ability to lift, push or pull up to 30 lbs
* High School Diploma/GED preferred
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Pay Range: $17.50 - $19.20
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.