Resident Assistant- Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center- Part Time Evenings
St. Peter's Health Partners · Cohoes, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteAdministrative$16.7–$20.36/hrPart-time
About the role
Are you looking to make a difference with your life? Are you kind and compassionate? Do you have a “calling” to help others? Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center is a unique, memory care assisted living community where we care for residents with mild to moderate levels of dementia. With a maximum of 51 residents, we have a small, beautiful, home-like community with expansive outdoor space. We encourage our residents to be independent while offering a caring and supportive environment.
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 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
- High school diploma or GED preferred.