Resident Care Assistant / Hha – Part-Time

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone else's life? Where opportunities abound to advance your future, both personally and professionally? The Bristal Assisted Living is the place for you. You'll thrive in a premier senior care organization that values you as an individual not just your experience and skillsets, but your unique talents and energy. You'll enrich the community in which you work, and that community will enrich you. We call what we do at The Bristal "hospitality with a higher purpose." We know you'll make an impactful difference. Because the difference is you. Come join us!

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Resident Care Assistants/Home Health Aides with a skillset and a heart for helping residents make the most of each day. In this position, you'll be a friendly and familiar face to our residents, providing hands-on care in a respectful and dignified manner. Your role is essential to the care and safety of residents who choose to call The Bristal home. The loving care you bring to the services you provide is fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Supporting residentsin achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being
• Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities
• Following all policies and procedures, and adhering to the instructions ofthe Nurse Shift Supervisor andthe Director of Wellness
• Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Helping out as needed in the Wellness areato ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents

Qualifications

• NJ-Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant or Home Health Aide
• Must be able to speak and read in English
• Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents
• Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor
• Previous experience with geriatricpopulation preferred, providing assistance with ADLs
• Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus
• Ability to adjust todifferent personality typesand situations in positive ways
• Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines
• Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times