Resident Aide

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2025 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: RESID001571

Employment Type: Per Diem
Shift: Rotating
Hours Per Week: 0-hour/week

Hiring Range: $17.00- $22.74

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Makes rounds on the unit looking for items needing attention.
• Straightens utility rooms, linen rooms and pantry as needed.
• Assists with meal service, passing trays, and clearing of tables.
• Makes beds and tidy up rooms. Passes out clean linen.
• Assures ice water is available on the units.
• Answers call lights and perform non-nursing duties – reporting to nursing when resident needs hands-on assistance or care from a licensed nurse.
• Screens visitors.
• Responsible for miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to push carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Climb stairs, reach above or below shoulder height.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to get along with residents of various cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Provides prompt and efficient assistance.
• Must treat residents’ information as confidential.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED preferred

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English