Shire Jobs

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Memory Care Facility on the Glen at Hiland Meadow Campus has a great opportunity for an activities assistant looking for a rewarding working experience while working and caring for elders.

This is a brand new facility providing comfortable, secure living in an environment designed for safety and independence. Programs serve individuals with early to mid-stage memory impairment — those with difficulties that require watchfulness and a supportive environment, but who do not need nursing home care . The center is thoughtfully designed and services are tailored for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias .

As a member of our caring, compassionate health care team the Activities Assistant will enjoy:

• Work with residents that need assistance with daily living, but not nursing home care

• Family atmosphere between staff, residents and resident family members alike

• Leader that is very approachable and strong promoter of team work and team engagement

• Continual development and education on new techniques and skills

• Location with an easy commute from Saratoga, Glens Falls, Wilton, Warrensburg and areas of Vermont!

• Shadow experiences for those interested in getting additional insight on this rewarding opportunity

Must love working with an older population and be kind, compassionate and patient.An ideal Activities Aid needs to be able to encourage residents to participate in social activities.

What will you do:

-Activities department assists with planned activities for residents.Must be able to work independently as well as with a team.

-Activities Aides help monitor supplies and keep a neat orderly activity space.

-Will help in the planning of larger events as well as plan and implement their own activities.

-Basic computer skills are required.

Minimum Requirements:

-High School diploma/ GED or supplemental experience in working with the elderly

-Basic computer skills are required.

Pay Range:$16.20 - $21.40

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran