Job description

Job Announcement: Come join the Longview Team as a Full-Time 2nd shift from 2:45 pm until 11:15 pm Medicine Technician/Resident Aide where legacy meets innovation and where staff work together to create a team environment while assisting older adults in our community.

Longview is a vital nonprofit organization serving older adults in the Ithaca community enriching lives for over 50 years. Our commitment to engaging living by providing independent, assisted, enhanced assisted living, and adult day facilities uniquely positions us to offer an unparalleled solution to the evolving needs of our community. The unique value we bring people is fostering belonging and connections while addressing practical and emotional needs through comprehensive continuum of care by ensuring living well together. Longview serves people from ages 3-100 and is committed to the well-being of mind, body, and spirit, including the values of kindness, dependability, integrity, inclusion, and accountability.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, the position requires the assisting of residents in activities of daily living and some housekeeping tasks.

JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists residents in bathing, dressing, laundry, and other activities of daily living as indicated in the resident’s Individualized Service Plan.

2. Monitors a central call light panel and provides the necessary assistance and / or first aid in a timely fashion when necessary.

3. Ensures that residents are informed of all community activities and assists individual residents in participating in any activity that s/he may desire.

4. Maintains residents’ medications in a locked area, assists with medications as prescribed and records this appropriately. Assumes responsibility for the security of the medication room.

5. Makes rounds of the facility at regularly scheduled intervals to check on the safety of the residents and the facility.

6. Documents pertinent findings about residents and the facility in Eldermark Software, resident progress notes, resident observation forms and incident reports. Maintains resident daily census.

7. Works with Nursing, Case Managers, Resident Services Director, and the Assisted Living Administrator in reviewing resident’s needs such as reporting changes in condition and / or participates in establishing interventions for residents.

8. Performs general cleaning duties in accordance with an organized schedule.

9. Assists residents in maintaining independence: obtaining transportation and medical services; and completing weekly menus.

10. Upholds resident rights as stipulated in New York State Department of Health regulations, i.e., to protect and respect dignity and confidentiality of residents.

11. Develops and implements practices to minimize risk of personal injury, loss of life, damage to the building, furnishings, and equipment at Longview.

12. Performs other duties as assigned by Nursing and Assisted Living Administrator. Other duties as assigned, which may include but are not limited to: requiring the Resident Aide who holds a current NYS Home Health Aide certificate to perform tasks within that scope of care (tasks). In addition, a Registered Nurse may train a Resident Aide to perform a specific task which falls under the scope of tasks of a NYS Home Health Aide.

13. Participates in all pertinent risk management training and follows all Longview and department – specific risk management procedures as outlined in Longview Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual and the Policy Manual.

14. Reports all accidents / injuries to supervisor immediately and documents them on the “accident / injury report form.”

15. After becoming certified to assist residents with medications, must be able to carry out orders from physicians and follow through with accurate transcription of such.

16. Recognize changes in resident’s physical or mental condition and promptly report this to Nursing, physician or supervisor as appropriate.

17. Required to attend staff meetings and in-services as scheduled and maintain any job-related certifications mandatory and specific to job description.

18. Must uphold the Longview philosophy of treating residents and coworkers with respect and dignity.

19. Responsible for communicating with the physician(s), family member(s) / designated individual(s), emergency services, law enforcement, regulatory agencies and others as required and/or needed.

EDUCATION and EXPEREINCE:

Possesses a high school diploma or GED

Home Health Aide Certificate preferred

Medicine Technician Certification (will train)

BENEFITS:

Free Ithaca College credits, limited supply, first come first serve

Free access to the Ithaca College’s pool, fitness facilities, and library

Dental, health, and vision insurance for employee and family coverage available

Health savings plan

Paid sick, vacation and holiday time off

Life insurance

Tax-deferred retirement savings plan and SEP-IRA Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

PAY: $17.40 to $20.40 per hour

SCHEDULE: 2:45 pm until 11:15 pm

DEI statement: Longview is committed to providing jobs for all types and sizes, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.40 - $20.40 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Have you previously worked for Longview?

Ability to Commute:

• Ithaca, NY 14850 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person