Redstone in Greensburg, PA, is currently seeking a Unit Assistant. Currently hiring for a Part Time position. Flexible days and hours!
What does Redstone offer me?
- A shared Vision to be difference makers and world changers for our residents, clients and the community.
- Redstone puts people before tasks: Staff are connected and part of a team of caring, hard working professionals!
- Comprehensive benefits including opportunities for Tuition Assistance, On-going Career Development and Employee Recognition Programs!
What will I do as an employee with Redstone?
As a Unit Assistant, supporting the Redstone mission will include the following responsibilities:
- Converses with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.
- Transports residents to/from dining areas. Serves meals to residents in the dining area or in their rooms and assists them in eating. Transports residents back to their rooms or to common areas.
- Distributes nutrition supplements as directed by the nursing staff.
- Aids the Therapy and Activities staff with their programs by assisting residents with physical exercises, occupational arts and crafts, and recreational games.
- Observes resident behaviors and notifies appropriate unit personnel of any changes or unusual situations. 6. Distributes ice and water to residents as directed by nursing staff.
What do I need for this role with Redstone?
- One to three months of experience in geriatric or general patient care helpful.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions regarding resident needs, short correspondence, and memos imparting corporate information. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and policies. Ability to effectively present information to unit personnel regarding resident issues. Ability to respond to questions from supervisor, other employees, residents, and family members.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds when moving residents by wheelchair or assisting the C.N.A.'s with residents.
What makes Redstone unique?
- Serving Westmoreland County since 1980, Redstone is a name people have grown to know and trust. We offer a full array of services for ages 55+ from Retirement Living, Personal Care, Long Term Care & Rehabilitation, and Redstone@Home Hospice, Home Care & Home Health Services.
- A non-profit faith-based organization, Redstone employs a philosophy based upon a ministry of caring and treating each resident with respect and dignity.
- Our collaborative approach modeled by our Leadership reflect our Core Values: Respect, Quality, Truth, Teamwork, Life Balance and Life-Long Learning.
Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare and its Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows a practice of affirmative action in promoting equal employment opportunity. Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare and its Affiliates do not discriminate on actions involving recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment and promotion.