Certified HHA/PCA Resident Assistant

Company: Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda
Location: Tonawanda
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

This job is located in Tonawanda. Join Our Team: If making a difference in someone's life is important to you, join our team today! Overview: Are you a Certified Home Health Aide or Personal Care Assistant looking for a rewarding career opportunity? Elderwood is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant (RA) with a desire to care for our beloved residents for a full time 3p-11p position. Resident Assistants assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care support. This position is responsible for meeting the physical and emotional needs of residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to help ensure the highest degree of quality resident care. Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Close to thruway entrances/exits, Dramatically Increased Wages!, Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team, Free On-Site Parking, Free Uniforms, Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes! Responsibilities: Under the direction of a licensed nurse, Resident Assistants provide care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents in Elderwood assisted living facilities. Resident Assistants are responsible for:

• Responding to resident needs.
• Maintaining facility standards.
• Providing quality care to residents and exhibiting a high level of service to our residents and visitors.
• Performing duties as assigned by management staff. Qualifications:
  • Eighteen (18) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Ability to assist residents with all aspects of Daily Living Activities including bathing, toileting, and transferring.
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds; Occasional 2 person lift up to 120 pounds Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination. EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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