Resident Assistant II - Hawthorne Ridge - Part Time Nights

Part time night shift position with 32 hours per week.

About the role

As a Resident Assistant at Hawthorne Ridge, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents. This is an incredibly rewarding position where you can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. The team provides care in a residential setting, thoughtfully designed for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. Eddy Hawthorne Ridge is a 66-bed assisted living community on 14 beautiful acres in East Greenbush, New York.

The Resident Assistant, or RA, is a caregiver providing assistance to residents under the supervision of the LPN and/or RN. Resident Assistants provide compassionate care that is respectful of each resident's needs, values and wishes.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Trinity/SPHP Vision, Mission, Values in all encounters with residents and families.
• Adheres to the SPHP Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrates accountability as an individual and team member in meeting basic resident and family needs.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility in a respectful, compassionate manner.
• Assist residents in taking medications as needed.
• Encourage and support resident independence and dignity.
• Monitor resident safety and well-being, reporting any change to the LPN.
• Consult with the LPN/RN on any changes of health statuses of residents.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, understanding their personal histories, preferences and routines and anticipate the needs of residents.
• Help with light housekeeping and meal service as needed to maintain a safe and clean-living space.
• Participate in team meetings and communicate/collaborate with coworkers and supervisors.
• Promote a warm, friendly, and respectful environment.

Requirements

• Must possess patience, empathy and a genuine desire to help others.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in senior care, health care or assisted living preferred, but not required.
• Ability to follow care plan and safety protocols.
• Working knowledge of computers including electronic health record, checking email, and performing required in-servicing, along with use of other required applications.
• Physical, visual and auditory ability adequate to perform resident care.
• Maintain composure and positivity in a high stress environment.
• Promote physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
• Work with residents in a highly personal manner during stages of acute and chronic illness.

Pay

Pay range: $16.70 - $20.36 per hour. 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.