Unit Assistant — Start a Healthcare Career with Benefits

Paylocity; Purdys (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Waterview Hills Campus in Westchester County, NY, is seeking a Unit Assistant. This full-time role (35 hours weekly) offers day and evening shifts, with every other weekend rotation, in a beautiful setting known for top-rated care.

No experience is required; we provide training and excellent benefits including enrollment in health insurance. You will assist with meal service, resident transport, activities, and general care under nursing supervision.

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.
• Must have a sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and disabled.
• Ability to build rapport with patients/residents.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Healthcare industry working experience preferred, not required.
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but not mandated.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service, passing and collecting trays, and monitor day room.
• Inform the Nurse or CNA of any resident needs or changes noted.
• Performs resident transport, distributes meal trays and sets up meals.
• Transport residents to dining areas and assist seating at tables.
• Assist residents with meal or snack alternatives and opening containers.
• Assist with transport to/from programs and assist activity staff.
• Supervise residents in patio area and monitor Community Room.
• Tidy up resident rooms, linen closets, and make beds.
• Additional duties may be assigned by nursing administration.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Customer service

Flexibility

Compassionate care

Education

Some High School

Job description

Waterview Hills Campus in Westchester County, NY, is seeking a Unit Assistant. This full-time role (35 hours weekly) offers day and evening shifts, with every other weekend rotation, in a beautiful setting known for top-rated care.

No experience is required; we provide training and excellent benefits including enrollment in health insurance. You will assist with meal service, resident transport, activities, and general care under nursing supervision.