Supportive Health Assistant

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany; Village of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and development

Recognition and Awards

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is hiring a Supportive Health Assistant to support nursing and healthcare needs within the agency's Residential Program. The role requires collaboration with nurses, physicians, case managers, and families to ensure quality care for individuals served.

Minimum qualifications include a NYS driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 2 years of Direct Support Professional experience in the I/DD field.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terms and clinical disciplines.
• Ability to administer medications according to protocol.
• Strong communication with staff, providers, families, and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurse Manager, RN, and LPN with health care needs in the Residential Program.
• Maintain communication with program staff, management, providers, doctors, ER staff, case management, pharmacies, and families.
• Provide direct support to individuals served as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and medication administration.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join us in our mission as a Supportive Health Assistant at Catholic Charities Disabilities Services.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

As theSupportive Health Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

• Assisting the Nurse Manager, RN’s and LPN’s with managing the heath care needs of the individuals served in the agency’s Residential Program.
• Remaining in communication with Program staff and management, providers, nurses, doctors, ER staff, case management, pharmacies, parents, guardians, advocates, school administrators and Agency leadership.
• Providing direct support to individuals served in the agency as-needed.
• Possessing knowledge of basic medical terms, proper medication administrations, and other clinical disciplines.

Supportive Health Assistant Minimum Salary: $21.73/hour

Supportive Health Assistant Maximum Salary: $21.73/hour

Supportive Health Assistant Schedule: M-F 8:30am – 5pm; May be required to work extended hours or a flexible schedule with short notice

Qualifications:

• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience as a Direct Support Professional in the I/DD field

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

For benefit-eligible positions:

• Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and development
• Recognition and Awards
• A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: