Resident Assistant- Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center- Part Time Days Every Other Weekend
St. Peter's Health Partners · Cohoes, NY · 1 wk ago
Administrative$16.7–$20.36/hrPart-time
Part time, day shift position with a schedule of every other weekend from 7a-3p, totaling 6 hours per week.
About the role
Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center is a unique, memory care assisted living community where we care for residents with mild to moderate levels of dementia. As a Resident Assistant (Aide), you will provide compassionate care that is respectful of each resident's needs, values, and wishes under the supervision of an LPN and/or RN.
What Makes Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center Unique?
- Small, beautiful, home-like community with a maximum of 51 residents and expansive outdoor space
- Encourages resident independence while offering a caring and supportive environment
- Team members are treated with kindness and respect
- Beautiful, residential setting
- Flexible schedule with great shift differentials
- Potential for career development, including tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
Responsibilities
- Supports the Trinity/SPHP Vision, Mission, and Values in all encounters with residents and families
- Adheres to the SPHP Code of Conduct
- Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility in a respectful, compassionate manner
- Assists residents in taking medications as needed
- Encourages and supports resident independence and dignity
- Monitors resident safety and well-being, reporting any changes to the LPN
- Consults with the LPN/RN on any changes in residents' health statuses
- Builds meaningful relationships with residents, understanding their personal histories, preferences, and routines
- Anticipates the needs of residents
- Helps with light housekeeping and meal service to maintain a safe and clean living space
- Participates in team meetings and collaborates with coworkers and supervisors
- Promotes a warm, friendly, and respectful environment
Requirements
- 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 plans and safety protocols
- Working knowledge of computers, including electronic health records, email, and required in-servicing
- 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
- Ability to work with residents in a highly personal manner during stages of acute and chronic illness
Pay
Pay range: $16.70 - $20.36 per hour, 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.