Now Hiring Resident Assistants (RAs) at Northeast Center for Rehabilitation & Brain Injury
Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a one-of-a-kind state of the art Skilled Nursing Facility located in Lake Katrine 5 minutes off exit 19 on the New York State Thruway.
Those that prove to be a stellar Resident Assistant and pass a background check, which may include getting your fingerprints done, will be asked to be a part of our CNA class where we will train you and you will test for your certification at no cost to you. At the time of successful completion of the CNA class you will then work within Northeast Center for Rehabilitation & Brain Injury in the capacity of a CNA.
We can't wait to meet you!
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Why work with us?!
- DailyPay- Get paid when YOU want
- Referral bonus
- Flexible Scheduling
- Generous paid time off
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k with employer contribution
- Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly employee appreciation raffles
- Department appreciation days
- FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team!
Position Description:
A Resident Assistant promotes choice, dignity, and expedient service by assisting in the performance of duties and other tasks that enhance the quality of life for residents.
Responsibilities of the Resident Assistants (RAs):
- Follows proper infection control procedures 100% of the time, including: Handwashing Proper putting on and taking off Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the facility
- Ensures safe environment and safe patient experience.
- Effectively communicates with patients.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Utilizes appropriate patient identification methods when providing direct care.
- Follows abuse reporting requirements.
- Provides close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
- Demonstrates safe patient handling and transfers.
- Effectively communicates patient observations to the nurse.
- Completes designated care tasks timely Direct Care
- Maintains patient dignity and rights and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversity.
- Ensures clean patient living environment.
- Assist with safe patient mobility including use of gait belt, wheelchair, mechanical-lift, and other assistive devices
- Assist with repositioning/pressure-relief for at-risk patients.
- Ensures patient cleanliness through help with hygiene and elimination care.
- Assist with patient nutritional needs, including feeding and adherence to specified dietary orders.
- Assist with patient care procedures under direct supervision of a registered/licensed nurse as defined by the institution policy.
- Performs clerical tasks, such as answering phones and scheduling patients.
Requirements of the Resident Assistants (RAs):
- Lived caregiving experience as family/informal caregiver, childcare provider, housekeeping, respite provider, is a plus.
- Must have up to date MMR vaccination & phsysical
- Compassion: Demonstrated empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to improve the lives of patients.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
- Physical Stamina: Physical fitness and endurance to perform tasks that involve standing, lifting, and assisting patients.
Job Types: Full-time