Resident Assistant

Pinnacle Health & Rehab; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Health & Rehab in Patchogue, NY, is seeking a full-time Resident Assistant to support nursing staff with non-clinical tasks and to assist residents under RN/LPN supervision.

The role emphasizes strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving to maintain a safe, caring environment for residents in a 120-bed facility. The position is on-site with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• US work authorization is preferred.
• Non-clinical duties include making beds, transporting residents, delivering meals, and assisting residents.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment and connect with residents.
• Demonstrate collaborative spirit to support system-wide goals.
• Show energy and enthusiasm in work relationships.
• Promote system cooperation and staff morale.
• Take pride in the team.
• Recognize problems and identify workable solutions.
• Seek information and prioritize tasks.
• Follow up on assigned tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cross-cultural interaction

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

US work authorization (Preferred)

Job description

A 120-bed Nursing Facility is seeking a full time Resident Assistant to join our team.

Overview:

A Resident Assistant is responsible for Assisting nursing personnel by performing non-clinical routine functions. Gives prompt and efficient assistance to nursing personnel in performance of duties and care of residents under the supervisions of RN, LPN, or Nursing Supervisor, following established policies and procedures. Treats residents’ information and confidential. Cooperates with other personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Supportive of a positive environment; takes special actions to “connect” with others.
• Demonstrates collaborative spirit in support of “system-ness” and continued integration.
• Shows energy and enthusiasm in work relationships.
• Actively seeks ways to promote system cooperation and foster morale.
• Demonstrates pride in the team.
• Effective in recognizing problems and identifying workable solutions.
• Seeks out relevant information and effectively prioritizes tasks.
• Demonstrates appropriate follow-up.

This is a non-direct care position, and some required tasks will include making resident beds, internal transporting of our residents, answering resident call lights, delivering resident food trays and other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• US work authorization (Preferred)

Requirements:

Must possess the following skill sets to qualify for this position!

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to get along with residents of various cultures and backgrounds
• Strong problem-solving skills