What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at Cathedral Square?
Are you a compassionate person with a heart for care giving? We are seeking caring, positive, reliable people to support residents who are physically and/or cognitively impaired. You’ll join a casual but professional close-knit team and work at our specialized memory-care community in Williston. Experience working with elders preferred but not required – we provide paid training! Our Resident Assistants understand and value the need for residents to maintain a high quality of life. You’ll help by providing an open ear and support with personal care and daily activities, including dressing, eating, hygiene and taking medications.
NOTE: Special precautions are in place at this time to ensure the safety and health of our staff and residents, including additional sanitation, restricted access and social distancing.
Qualifications
- Compassion, positive attitude, strong work ethic, reliability, and able to “go with the flow” as needed
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to relate to a variety of people
- Able to think, act and intervene appropriately in both routine and emergency situations
- Able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach and kneel using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time (think of the steps you’ll get in!)
- Able to communicate effectively in writing for the purpose of documentation and keeping records
- LNA certification and prior experience as a nursing assistant or aide to people who are elderly or disabled is a plus.
Hours and Location:
Hours are Full Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem; shifts available are days, evenings and overnights
Our organization and our communities are welcoming and inclusive, embracing and supporting diversity in all its forms. We commit to fair and equitable access and opportunity in all aspects of our work
Pay: $17.50 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Williston, VT 05495 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25