Special Needs Assisted Living (Memory Care)

Full Time Nights - 37.5 hours per week

Are you looking to make a difference with your life?  Are you kind and compassionate?  Do you have a “calling” to help others?

As a Resident Assistant at Hawthorne Ridge, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our Resident’s. This is an incredibly rewarding position where you can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

The team provides care in a residential setting, thoughtfully designed for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. Eddy Hawthorne Ridge is a 66-bed assisted living community on 14 beautiful acres in East Greenbush, New York.

If you’re passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a dedicated, caring team, we’d love to meet you! 

Position Summary: The Resident Assistant, or RA, is a caregiver providing assistance to residents under the supervision of the LPN and/or RN. Resident Assistants provide compassionate care that is respectful of each resident's needs, values and wishes. 

Job Specific Competencies

Principal Responsibilities: 

Core Competencies:

• Supports the Trinity/SPHP Vision, Mission, Values in all encounters with residents and families

• Adheres to the SPHP Code of Conduct

• Demonstrates accountability as an individual and team member in meeting basic resident and family needs 

Clinical Competencies:

Resident Assistants provide the following nursing services under the supervision and direction of an LPN or RN across the continuum of care at SPHP.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living  (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility in a respectful, compassionate manner.

• Assist residents in taking medications as needed.

• Encourage and support resident independence and dignity.

• Monitor resident safety and well-being, reporting any change to the LPN.  Consult with the LPN/RN on any changes of health statuses of residents.

• Build meaningful relationships with residents, understanding their personal histories, preferences and routines and anticipate the needs of residents.

• Help with light housekeeping and meal service as needed to maintain a safe and clean-living space.  

• Participate in team meetings and communicate/collaborate with coworkers and supervisors. 

• Promote a warm, friendly, and respectful environment.

Education Requirements:

• Must possess patience, empathy and a genuine desire to help others

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Previous experience in senior care, health care or assisted living preferred, but not required

Must be able to:

• Ability to follow care plan and safety protocols  

• Working knowledge of computers including electronic health record, checking email, and preforming required in-servicing, along with use of other required applications

• Have the physical, visual and auditory ability adequate to perform resident care

• Maintain composure and positivity in a high stress environment

• Promote physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being of each resident

• Work with residents in a highly personal manner during stages of acute and chronic illness