Resident Assistant II - Hawthorne Ridge - Part Time Days

Trinity Health•East Greenbush, NY

18d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant (Aide) provides compassionate care to residents in a special-needs assisted living memory-care community serving people with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias. Working under the supervision and direction of an LPN and/or RN, the Resident Assistant supports residents’ needs, values, wishes, independence, and dignity. The position is part-time, with 20 hours per week on the evening shift, at Hawthorne Ridge, a 66-bed assisted living community in East Greenbush, New York.

Requirements

Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
Ability to follow care plans and safety protocols.
Working knowledge of computers, including electronic health records, checking email, completing required in-service training, and using other required applications.
Physical, visual, and auditory ability adequate to perform resident care.
Ability to maintain composure and positivity in a high-stress environment.
Ability to work with residents in a highly personal manner during stages of acute and chronic illness.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in senior care, health care, or assisted living preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the Trinity/SPHP vision, mission, and values in encounters with residents and families, and adhere to the SPHP Code of Conduct.
Demonstrate accountability as an individual and team member in meeting residents’ and families’ basic needs.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
Assist residents with taking medications as needed, under the supervision and direction of an LPN or RN.
Encourage and support resident independence and dignity.
Monitor resident safety and well-being, report changes to the LPN, and consult with the LPN/RN about changes in residents’ health status.
Build meaningful relationships with residents, understand their histories, preferences, and routines, and anticipate their needs.
Help with light housekeeping and meal service as needed to maintain a safe and clean living space.
Participate in team meetings and communicate and collaborate with coworkers and supervisors.
Promote a warm, friendly, and respectful environment.
Promote the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.