Resident Medication Assistant (Assisted Living)

Peregrine Senior Living; Slingerlands (NY); On-site; USD 21,352 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Plans

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leading senior living provider in Slingerlands is seeking a dedicated Resident Care Aide/Medication Assistant. This role involves assisting elderly residents with daily tasks, ensuring their dignity and promoting independence. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and preferably a CNA, HHA, or PCA certification. Join our team to help provide exceptional care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly required.
• One year working in a caregiving capacity preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, or Personal Care Aide certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist memory-impaired residents with daily tasks while respecting their dignity.
• Ensure compliance with residents' rights and report any changes in their condition.
• Maintain and document proper records of resident care.

Skills

Compassion for elderly care

Communication

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA, HHA, or PCA certification

Job description

Job Details

Schedule: All Shifts

Salary: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour, based on experience.

Shift differential available for Evenings, Nights and Weekend Shifts

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Plans, Dental, 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

Position

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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 caregiving 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 join our team and help us revolutionize exceptional care for the senior population in the greater Albany, New York region.

Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland located in Slingerlands, NY is a leading provider of senior assisted living and memory care and is committed to providing its residents with exceptional care and supervision.

Employee Appreciation

• Peregrine Proud: Public acknowledgement of exceptional employee performance
• Monthly All Staff Gift Card Drawings
• Periodic All Staff Appreciation Community Events
• Annual Longevity Rewards: Anniversary Bonus & Celebration

COVID-19 considerations: Strict adherence to NYS DOH guidelines & CDC standards.

Peregrine Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applied to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Peregrine Senior Living makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.