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Resident Assistant- Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center- Part Time Days Every Other Weekend

Trinity Health · 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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 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
  • Encouragement of resident independence within a caring and supportive environment
  • Kind and respectful team environment
  • Flexible schedule with great shift differentials
  • Potential for career development, including tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Support the Trinity/SPHP Vision, Mission, and Values in all encounters with residents and families
  • Adhere to the SPHP Code of Conduct
  • 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 changes to the LPN
  • Consult with the LPN/RN on any changes in residents' health statuses
  • Build meaningful relationships with residents, understanding their personal histories, preferences, and routines
  • Help with light housekeeping and meal service to maintain a safe and clean living space
  • Participate in team meetings and collaborate with coworkers and supervisors
  • Promote 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.

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