Resident Assistant II- Beverwyck- Full Time Evenings

Trinity Health•Slingerlands, NY

22h•$17 - $20

About The Position

The Resident Assistant II is a direct care staff member at Terrace at Beverwyck, an assisted living facility. The role is part of a team providing compassionate care in a residential setting and supporting older adults to live full, active lives. This is a full-time evening position, working 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. for 75 hours per pay period, with 8-hour shifts. The resident assistant promotes residents’ independence and assists with activities of daily living and medication management as needed. The role also includes laundry and shower assistance, setting up the dining room for breakfast service, completing minimal shift documentation, and communicating observations in a daily shift report. The facility serves individuals who do not meet skilled-nursing criteria for nursing home placement. The position is described as being in a low-stress environment. A shift meal is provided, and overnight and weekend shift differentials are available. Medical, vision, and dental benefits are available from the first day of hire, and paid continuing education opportunities are offered for careers in nursing.

Requirements

A sincere desire to work with the elderly population.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience working with the elderly is a plus.
Experience with cognitively impaired residents is a plus.

Responsibilities

Engage with residents to support full, active lives and promote resident independence.
Patiently participate with residents and assist as necessary with activities of daily living and medication management.
Provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals who do not meet skilled-nursing criteria for nursing home placement.
Assist residents with laundry and showers.
Set up the dining room for breakfast service.
Complete minimal shift documentation.
Communicate observations in the daily shift report.