Medical Aide

10 Center for Disability Svcs 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

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services is seeking a Medical Aide to support students with disabilities in daily living activities and education. You will assist in classrooms, help with feeding and personal care, and collaborate with teachers and therapists to implement student goals.

We value inclusion and dedication; the role offers meaningful work in a supportive environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; completion of minimum 18 college credits preferred.
• Teaching assistant certification required or to be completed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Team collaboration

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)

For over 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has served as a trusted community leader, providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Capital Region and North Country. We are committed to empowering individuals to lead full, independent lives, and have served over 12,000 people to date. At the Center, we firmly believe that no job is too small when it comes to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As a team, every employee plays an integral part in our mission to empower individuals and promote independence. Whether you're directly involved in patient care, coordinating programs, managing operations, or providing essential support, your contribution is vital to creating a brighter and more accessible world for those we serve. Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.