Resident Care Aide/Resident Medication Assistant (Memory Care)

Resident Care Aide/Medication AssistantSchedule: Part Time with weekend availabilitySalary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour, based on experience. Shift differential also available for Evenings, Nights and Weekend ShiftsBenefits:Generous PTOPaid Holidays and Floating HolidaysAetna Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and visionChild Care ReimbursementCompassionate PTO Donation Program – to support a team memberFlexible SchedulingEmployer Paid Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPTO Cash Out ProgramRetirement Plan – 401(k) with company matchResident Care Aide/Medication Assistant Responsibilities include:Assisting our memory impaired residents to complete tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing while maintaining the residents' dignity and promoting their independenceEnsure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rightsMaintain and document proper records of careImmediately report changes in resident's condition to the supervisor: evidence of illness, changes in behavior, personal care needs not being met, medication issues, residents' whereabouts unknown, etc.Promote and encourage residents to participate in community activitiesResident Care Aide/Medication Assistant Education & Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferredCertified Nursing Assistant-CNA, Home Health Aide-HHA, or Personal Care Aide-PCA certification preferred or as required by lawOne year working in a care giving capacity preferredCompassion for and desire to work with the elderly requiredCompany Overview:Peregrine Senior Living is known for their innovative leadership in revolutionizing care for the elderly. Joining Peregrine means working for a leader in memory care-based programs, one that has set current standards and will likely define them in the future. Come join our team and help us revolutionize exceptional care for the senior population in the greater Albany, New York region.Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland located in Slingerlands, NY is a leading provider of senior assisted living and memory care and is committed to providing its residents with exceptional care and supervision.Employee Appreciation:Peregrine Proud: Public acknowledgement of exceptional employee performanceMonthly All Staff Gift Card DrawingsPeriodic All Staff Appreciation Community EventsAnnual Longevity Rewards: Anniversary Bonus & CelebrationCOVID-19 considerations: Strict adherence to NYS DOH guidelines & CDC standards.Peregrine Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Peregrine Senior Living makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.