NEW ARPA ALP Funding Program means NEW BONUSES for our PCAs, RCAs, & HHAs!
$5,000 (Full Time) $2,500 (Part time)
Elderwood Assisted Living at Cheektowaga is offering New Sign-on & Retention bonuses for Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Personal Care Aides (PCAs) through the ARPA ALP Funding program. This one-time funding is dedicated to enhancing workforce stability and diversity within Assisted Living Programs (ALPs) that are currently providing services to Medicaid residents.
Why This Matters:
Support Your Career Growth: This funding supports the essential roles of HHAs and RCAs/PCAs, ensuring workforce stability and diversity.
Immediate Impact: You can make the difference in our residents’ needs, and grow your career, while receiving Recruitment and Retention Funding
Elderwood Assisted Living at Cheektowaga is currently seeking a Resident Care Aide to join our clinical team.
Resident Care Aides/Home Health Aides must possess a PCA or valid HHA certificate. Medication Technician experience is preferred!
Currently Hiring For:
Part-time 2 PM to 10 PM
Part-time 10 PM - 6 AM
At Elderwood, our assisted living and adult home communities promote independence while providing just the right amount of assistance with daily needs. We take care of chores like cooking, cleaning and laundry, as well as medication management and personal care. We’re always mindful of personal needs, while seamlessly coordinating important health services.
Responsibilities
Resident Care Aide - Home Health Aide (HHA):
Ability to assist residents with Daily Living Activities as needed that may include meal assistance, grooming, medication management, showering, dressing/undressing, toileting, skin care.Ability to use hands, arms and fingers in repeated motions that include ability to feel or operate objects, tools, or controls including grasping and turning motions.Ability to move and walk quickly and steadily in an emergency situation.Ability to assist with wheelchair transport of resident(s).Ability to apply/utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.Responsible for responding immediately to residents’ requests.Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), according to their plan of care, individual needs and care preferences.Notifies Supervisor of changes in residents conditions or needsMaintains facility standards for resident careAssists with service in the dining room for all meals as needed. Maintain facility standards for service and customer focus techniques.Informs nurse responsible for the care of resident and document duties performed as necessary before leaving for break or end of shift.Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties.Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position and for all staff members of this facility.Attends facility meetings, staff meetings and required or preferred in-services.Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.Performs all position duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors.Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them. Exhibits the highest level of customer service towards residents, staff and visitors.Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary. QualificationsResident Care Aide - Home Health Aide (HHA):
Eighteen (18) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Valid PCA or HHA Certification Required Must maintain current annual skills testing approval. Ability to assist residents with all aspects of Daily Living Activities including bathing, toileting, and transferring. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds; Occasional 2 person lift up to 120 poundsThis position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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