Unit Assistant (Temporary)

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Long Island State Veterans Home, Unit Assistants are valued members of the care team who provide compassionate support to our residents. Unit Assistants must demonstrate patience, compassion, and respect in all interactions and apply an understanding of dementia-related behaviors to support residents in a safe and dignified manner. Unit Assistants will assist in bringing residents outdoors and throughout the facility, engage residents in activities, and monitor and maintain resident safety at all times, among other responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and understand and carry out written and oral instructions

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Responsibilities

Provide one‑on‑one and small‑group engagement with residents, primarily with those residents living on the Alzheimer’s/Dementia unit
Assist in safely bringing residents outdoors as appropriate
Escorts residents to and from areas in the facility as directed
Offer engaging conversation, trivia, and meaningful social interaction while outdoors and throughout the facility
Facilitate simple physical, cognitive, and social activities tailored to residents’ abilities while outdoors and throughout the facility
Monitor and maintain resident safety at all times, especially during outdoor activities
Ensure residents remain hydrated and comfortable
Observe residents for changes in mood, behavior, or well‑being and report concerns to appropriate staff
Interact with residents in a patient, compassionate, respectful, and supportive manner
Demonstrate understanding of dementia‑related behaviors and respond appropriately
Communicates in a respectful and effective manner with residents, visitors, families and other care providers and will seek out additional resources and information to ensure the well-being of residents.
Acknowledge and respect rights of residents when providing care
Use infection control and body substance isolation (BSI) techniques consistent with policy and procedure.
Perform other unit duties such as: serving and preparing residents food trays, returning food trays to carts or kitchen, tiding resident’s environment, bed making, engaging residents in activities and other unskilled duties as assigned.