Medical Aide

Center for Disability Services, Inc.; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

PSLF

Job summary

Center for Disability Services, Inc. is seeking a Medical Aide to support students in the classroom, assisting with daily living activities and transitions under the supervision of teachers and therapists.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), potential 18 college credits, and completion of a teaching assistant certification. The candidate must be able to lift up to 150 pounds with assistance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; 18 college credits preferred.
• Teaching assistant certification is required for this position.
• Must regularly lift and/or move individuals—up to 150 pounds with assistance; may require lifting 50 pounds independently.

Responsibilities

• Assists directly in the classroom with daily living activities, including feeding, personal care, and student transitions.
• Assist teachers and therapists with activities designed to meet student goals.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Teaching assistant certification

Job description

Where people get better at life!

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.

For 75 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

We are searching for a Medical Aide to become part of our organization.

Responsibilities :

• Assists directly in the assigned classroom with activities of daily living including feeding, personal care and transition of students.
• Assist teacher and therapists with carrying out activities designed to address student goals.

Requirements :

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus successful completion of a minimum of 18 college credits preferred
• This position will require completion of the teaching assistant certification.
• The employee must regularly lift and or move individuals - i.e., may be required to lift 50 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance of another staff , and use a mechanical lift device as assigned.

At the Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

$17.94 - $22.57

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)