Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and community re-entry facility in Lake Katrine, NY (near Kingston, NY)

We are the largest brain injury treatment program in the world. We are a facility where talented people are given the opportunity to use their special skills, be creative and sometimes push the envelope.

Summary:

The Resident Care Assistant (RCA) works under the direction and supervision of the healthcare team by providing direct and indirect resident care, such as cleaning, moving residents, assists with personal care and feeding, and doing clerical duties. This rewarding, entry-level opportunity offers support for rehabilitation residents and individuals with disabilities. The RCA serves shoulder-to-shoulder with health care worker heroes and gain training and experience on the job. RCA receive on-the-job experience that can lead to becoming Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs).

Responsibilities:

Follows proper infection control procedures 100% of the time, including: Handwashing Proper putting on and taking off Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the facility

Ensures safe environment and safe patient experience.

Effectively communicates with patients.

Maintains patient confidentiality.

Utilizes appropriate patient identification methods when providing direct care.

Follows abuse reporting requirements.

Provides close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.

Demonstrates safe patient handling and transfers.

Effectively communicates patient observations to the nurse.

Completes designated care tasks timely Direct Care

Maintains patient dignity and rights and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversity.

Ensures clean patient living environment.

Assist with safe patient mobility including use of gait belt, wheelchair, mechanical-lift, and other assistive devices

Assist with repositioning/pressure-relief for at-risk patients.

Ensures patient cleanliness through help with hygiene and elimination care.

Assist with patient nutritional needs, including feeding and adherence to specified dietary orders.

Assist with patient care procedures under direct supervision of a registered/licensed nurse as defined by the institution policy.

Performs clerical tasks, such as answering phones and scheduling patients.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school Graduate/GED

English proficiency

Lived caregiving experience as family/informal caregiver, childcare provider, housekeeping, respite provider, is a plus

Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision coverage available. Competitive salaries. 401K with employer contribution. Generous Paid Time Off. Weekly/Daily Pay

EEO Employer