Unit Assistant

About the role

Amazing opportunity to work as a Unit Assistant in a beautiful setting in the rolling hills of North Salem with a top‑rated facility in Westchester County known for providing the highest quality care and resident experience. Waterview Hills Campus is home to Waterview Hills and Salem Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare: two facilities committed to providing outstanding subacute rehab and long‑term skilled nursing care. Together, these facilities offer patients the best rehab and nursing care they can obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service, passing and collecting of trays and monitor day room while engaging with residents
• Assist with activities when needed
• Inform the nurse or CNA of any resident needs (e.g., need to use the rest room) or of any changes noted in resident’s condition
• Perform resident transport, distribute meal trays and set up meal in front of the resident assigned by charge nurse/supervisor
• Transport residents to designated dining area for meals and assist seating at appropriate table
• Assist with handwashing, distribute beverages, transport residents to designated dining area for meals
• Assist residents with obtaining meal or snack alternates, opening containers, etc.
• Assist with transport to/from programs back to units to assist activity staff
• Supervise residents in patio area during nice weather and monitor assigned community room and assist residents as needed
• Tidy up resident’s rooms, linen closets, and make beds
• Additional duties may be assigned by nursing administration

Requirements

• Some high school required
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible
• Must be a team player and willing to help where/when needed
• Must have a sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and disabled
• Ability to build rapport with patients/residents
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and eagerness to help
• Healthcare industry working experience preferred, not required
• Previous experience with geriatric/short‑term rehabilitation/Alzheimer’s patients is desirable
• COVID‑19 vaccinations are encouraged but not mandated; we continue to offer COVID‑19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Enroll in Aetna Health Insurance effective the 1st of the month after start date – starting at no cost

Schedule

• Full‑time, 35 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Day shift: 7 am – 3 pm; Evening shift: 3 pm – 11 pm