Peregrine Senior Living

Resident Care Aide/Resident Medication Assistant (Memory Care)

Slingerlands, NY, US$33,280-$37,440Posted 4 days ago

Job Description

Schedule

Part Time with weekend availability

Salary

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour, based on experience.

Shift differential also available for Evenings, Nights and Weekend Shifts

Benefits

  • Generous PTO
  • Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
  • Aetna Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Child Care Reimbursement
  • Compassionate PTO Donation Program – to support a team member
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PTO Cash Out Program
  • Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match

We are currently seeking an energetic and dedicated Resident Care Aide/Medication Assistant.

Resident Care Aide/Medication Assistant Responsibilities include

  • Assisting our memory impaired residents to complete tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing while maintaining the residents’ dignity and promoting their independence
  • Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights
  • Maintain and document proper records of care
  • Immediately report changes in resident’s condition to the supervisor: evidence of illness, changes in behavior, personal care needs not being met, medication issues, residents’ whereabouts unknown, etc.
  • Promote and encourage residents to participate in community activities

Resident Care Aide/Medication Assistant Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
  • Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA, Home Health Aide-HHA, or Personal Care Aide-PCA certification preferred or as required by law
  • One year working in a care giving capacity preferred
  • Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly required

Company Overview

Peregrine Senior Living is known for their innovative leadership in revolutionizing care for the elderly. Joining Peregrine means working for a leader in memory care-based programs, one that has set current standards and will likely define them in the future. Come joi...

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