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Resident Care Aide/Medication Technician

Peregrine Senior Living
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026
Schedule: Full Time, 11pm-7am

Salary: $16.50 - $18.00/hour with shift differential – based on experience

Benefits:

  • Generous PTO
  • Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
  • Aetna Health Plans, Dental, Vision
  • Child Care Reimbursement
  • Compassionate PTO Donation Program – to support a team member
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PTO Cash Out Program
  • Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match


We are currently seeking an energetic and dedicated Resident Care Aide/Medication Aide.

Resident Care Aide/Medication Aide Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting our memory impaired residents to complete tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing while maintaining the residents’ dignity and promoting their independence
  • Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights
  • Maintain and document proper records of care
  • Immediately report changes in resident’s condition to the supervisor: evidence of illness, changes in behavior, personal care needs not being met, medication issues, residents’ whereabouts unknown, etc.
  • Promote and encourage residents to participate in community activities


Resident Care Aide/Medication Aide Education & Experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
  • Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA, Home Health Aide-HHA, or Personal Care Aide-PCA certification preferred or as required by law
  • One year working in a care giving capacity preferred
  • Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly required


Company Overview:

Peregrine Senior Living is known for their innovative leadership in revolutionizing care for the elderly. Joining Peregrine means working for a leader in memory care-based programs, one that has set current standards and will likely define them in the future. Come join our team and help us revolutionize exceptional care for the senior population.

Peregrine Senior Living at Delmar Place located in Delmar, NY is a leading provider of senior assisted living care and is committed to providing its residents with exceptional care and supervision.

Employee Appreciation:

  • Peregrine Proud: Public acknowledgement of exceptional employee performance
  • Monthly All Staff Gift Card Drawings
  • Periodic All Staff Appreciation Community Events
  • Annual Longevity Rewards: Anniversary Bonus & Celebration


COVID-19 considerations: Strict adherence to NYS DOH guidelines & CDC standards.

Peregrine Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Peregrine Senior Living makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Salary : $17 - $18

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