Medical Aide

The Center for Disability Services; Town of Queensbury (NY); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

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)

Zusammenfassung

The Center for Disability Services in upstate New York is seeking a Medical Aide to support students in the classroom and assist with daily living tasks. You will help with feeding, personal care, and smooth transitions between activities to foster learning.

You will work with teachers and therapists to implement activities aligned with student goals. A high school diploma is required, and additional college credits or certification may be preferred; the job involves lifting up to 150 pounds

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus 18 college credits preferred.
• This position may require completion of the teaching assistant certification.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

ADL assistance

Mobility support

Classroom assistance

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

18 college credits

Teaching assistant certification

Jobbeschreibung

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 preferredThis 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 - $22.57Benefits:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementEarly Access to Pay with RAINPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)