Artis Offer Letter·Town of Yorktown, New York
Provide essential daily living assistance and personal care for residents with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Monitor resident behavior, document care, and ensure a safe environment following community policies.
*Starting pay is $22 / hour! *This is a full-time, part-time, or PRN position offering a flexible schedule on 3rd shift (11pm-7am)! Every other weekend is required! *CNA or Home Health Aide certification is REQUIRED!
The CNA / Home Health Aide (HHA) will provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations, document and report care provided, and transport residents to various functions or locations. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.
Working at Artis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.
Assist with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing/showering, eating, etc.
Assist with personal and household chores, such as tidying up room, errands, delivering mail and/or newspapers.
Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed.
Ensure resident care plans are reviewed and followed consistently.
Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes and/or adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans. Communicate any changes to clinical staff immediately, as well as document changes thoroughly.
Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor’s requests and correct environment hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner.
Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents.
Perform all other duties as requested.
Market context
In New York, CNA and Home Health Aide roles are typically in steady demand because hospitals, nursing facilities, and home care agencies rely on direct-care staff across full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules. These roles are competitive when employers need certified candidates who can communicate clearly in English and keep First Aid/CPR current; on this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your CNA or HHA certification, diploma, and CPR renewal status so you can move quickly.