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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Resident Assistant (Aide)

Special Needs Assisted Living (Memory Care)

Per Diem

Are you looking to make a difference with your life?  Are you kind and compassionate?  Do you have a “calling” to help others?

As a Resident Assistant at Hawthorne Ridge, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our Resident’s. This is an incredibly rewarding position where you can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

The team provides care in a residential setting, thoughtfully designed for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. Eddy Hawthorne Ridge is a 66-bed assisted living community on 14 beautiful acres in East Greenbush, New York.

If you’re passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a dedicated, caring team, we’d love to meet you!

**Position Summary:** The Resident Assistant, or RA, is a caregiver providing assistance to residents under the supervision of the LPN and/or RN. Resident Assistants provide compassionate care that is respectful of each resident's needs, values and wishes.

Job Specific Competencies

Principal Responsibilities: 

Core Competencies:

+ 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

Clinical Competencies:

Resident Assistants provide the following nursing services under the supervision and direction of an LPN or RN across the continuum of care at SPHP.

+ 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 healthstatuses of residents.

+ Build meaningful relationships with residents, understanding their personal histories, preferences and routines and anticipatethe 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.

Education Requirements:

+ Must possess patience, empathy and a genuine desire to help others

+ High school diploma or GED preferred.

+ Previous experience in senior care, health care or assisted living preferred, but not required

Must be able to:

+ Ability to follow care plan and safety protocols

+ Working knowledge of computers including electronic health record, checking email, and preforming required in-servicing, along with use of other required applications

+ Have the physical, visual and auditory ability adequate to perform resident care

+ Maintain composure and positivity in a high stress environment

+ Promote physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being of each resident

+ Work with residents in a highly personal manner during stages of acute and chronic illness

**Pay Range:** :$16.70 - $24.20

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran