What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Attendant position at The Gerry Homes Inc.?
Don't just take a JOB, start a CAREER with Heritage Ministries and change lives forever. Caring is our calling and the team at Heritage Ministries goes above and beyond this to ensure that the Heritage experience is award-winning for each and every one of our residents. We strive to provide Hope, Dignity, and Purposeful Living in all that we do.
Have you ever thought about starting a career in the nursing field? Heritage Ministries is in growth mode and currently looking for a Unit Attendant to join our team! In this role you will have the unique opportunity to become a Certified Nursing Assistant with paid training. No previous experience required.
In this role, you will be exposed to various positions within our communities such as dietary, housekeeping, and Certified Nursing Assistant. You will assist in providing services to residents which are non-nursing related, activity related, and meet the needs of the community.
After a minimum of 30 days as a Unit Attendant, you will be evaluated based on time, attendance, and overall job performance to be considered for the paid Nurse Aide Trainee Program. Once you successfully complete our training program, you will be qualified to take the certification exam, paid for by Heritage, to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
This position is so incredibly important to the care and dignity of our residents and we are blessed to be able to provide this opportunity to those called to serve in this capacity.
Responsibilities:
- Stocks Supplies in the resident rooms
- Assists in the passing of all meals in the dining rooms and on the floors.
- Assists in the transporting to and from all meals, activities and appointments.
- Accompanies residents to external appointments.
- Assist in the passing and collecting of ice water and meal trays.
- Assists in the entering of meal consumption into Care Tracker.
- Assist with small unit and one on one activities.
- Assists housekeeping or CNA’s in bed making for non-isolated rooms.
- Occasionally provides one-on-one companionship to residents who need extra support.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (on an accrual basis)
- Paid holidays (premium pay if scheduled to work the holiday)
- Paid sick time (New York)
- 401k (Employer matched)
- Employer contributed Medical, Dental, and vision insurance
- Employer paid life insurance
- Paid training opportunities
- Education Assistance plans
- Employee pharmacy program
- Special employee recognition and giveaways
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED Required.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to lift minimum 35 pounds.
If you have a passion for service, work life balance, and enjoy working with others, we want to speak with you! Apply now!
- A full written job description is available upon request.
**We reserve the right to revise the essential position functions and responsibilities as the need arises.
