Resident Assistant

Has your work, life, or family become imbalanced?
If so, join our team! We offer flexible opportunities to fit your needs!

The Grand Story: Combining beautiful residences with modern amenities, The Grand Healthcare System provides a range of accommodations that go above and beyond your expectations. Our soft linens and cozy furnishings are just a small part of what makes our unique all-inclusive health facilities a preferred destination for high quality healthcare.

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Guilderland is currently seeking Resident Assistants. This position is Full-time 6:00 a.m, - 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m..

Duties Include:

• Assist with transport of residents/patients not requiring weight-bearing assistance.
• Pass out clothing protectors prior to meal.
• Distribute meal trays and assist with meal set-up as needed.
• Provide dining assistance as needed.
• Pick up trays and record amount consumed and fluid intake.
• Make beds and straighten room and refill water pitchers.
• Observe interaction between staff of all departments and residents.
• At end of shift, straighten whirlpool and shower rooms, kitchen, clean and soiled utility rooms, and TV rooms.
• Assist with passing nourishment's.
• Round on the units for cleanliness.
• Pass out water pitchers.
• Answer call bells.
• Other duties as assigned by Nursing Supervisor.
• Candidate must be willing to take the CNA course (cost covered by facility) to become a CNA.

Qualifications:

• The ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Solid moral character, patience and the appropriate attitude toward the geriatric population.
• Ability and willingness to follow the direction and learn new concepts and procedures.
• Completion of general orientation and in-servicing, including, but not limited to: hand washing; infection control; transporting; bed making; tray set-up, and body mechanics.
• Must be able to be on feet almost 100% of the work day.
• Must have full range of motion to allow for kneeling, reaching; pulling, etc. during performance of job duties.
• Physically able to lift or move up to 35# without assistance.

We offer the Following:

• Competitive Compensation.
• Great Benefits Package.
• Professional Growth & Stability.
• Innovative Training Programs And much more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V