Enhanced Assisted Living

Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center

Full Time Evenings (3p-11p)

Rotating Weekends

You can make a difference as a resident assistant in our enhanced assisted living or memory care community where we don't just provide care—we create a home, where every resident is embraced like family, supported with compassion, and surrounded by warmth, comfort, and connection.  As a resident assistant you will be more than just a caregiver; you’ll be a companion, friendly face and part of a close-knit team – part of The Glen family.   Our community focuses on promoting resident independence while providing support with activities of daily living in a warm, homelike environment.

Position Summary: Home Health Aid, or HHA, is a caregiver aiding residents under the supervision of the LPN and/or RN. Home Health Aids 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:

Home Health Aids 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 residents' safety and well-being, reporting any changes to the LPN.  Consult with the LPN/RN on any changes of health status of residents.

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

Requirements:

• NYS Home Health Aide Certification

• 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