Resident Medication Assistant (Assisted Living)

Schedule : All Shifts

Salary : $15.50 - $17.00 per hour, based on experience.

Shift differential available for Evenings, Nights and Weekend Shifts

Benefits : Generous PTO

Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays

Blue Cross / Blue Shield 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 Assistant.

Resident Care Aide / Medication Assistant 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 Assistant 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 in the greater Albany, New York region.

Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland located in Slingerlands, NY is a leading provider of senior assisted living and memory 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.