Unit Assistant: No Experience Needed, Higher Pay & Benefits

Waterview Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare; Purdys (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Waterview Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Westchester County is hiring a Unit Assistant. This full-time role (35 hours weekly) offers day 7am-3pm and evening 3-11pm shifts with every other weekend rotation.

You will assist with meal service, transport residents, and engage with residents in the activity spaces, while coordinating with nursing staff to meet care needs. Excellent benefits, and competitive new rates are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible.
• Must be a team player and willing to help where/when needed.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred, not required.
• Previous experience with geriatric/short term rehabilitation/Alzheimer’s patients desirable.
• Covid-19 vaccinations encouraged but not mandated.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service, passing and collecting trays, and monitoring day room while engaging with residents.
• Inform Nurse or CNA of resident needs or changes in condition.
• Perform resident transport and set up meals for residents.
• Transport residents to dining areas and assist with seating.
• Assist residents with obtaining meal or snack alternates and opening containers.
• Assist with transport to/from programs and activities.
• Supervise residents in patio area and monitor Community Room.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Working under pressure

Team player

Empathy

Customer service

Education

Some High School Required

Job description

Waterview Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Westchester County is hiring a Unit Assistant. This full-time role (35 hours weekly) offers day 7am-3pm and evening 3-11pm shifts with every other weekend rotation.

You will assist with meal service, transport residents, and engage with residents in the activity spaces, while coordinating with nursing staff to meet care needs. Excellent benefits, and competitive new rates are provided.