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Job Description Regional Nurse (RN) Location: New York, NY (Assigned Area: Bronx/Westchester/Upper Manhattan • Queens/Brooklyn/Lower Manhattan • Queens/Long Island) Schedule: Full-Time | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Salary: $120,000 – $125,000/year A respected healthcare organization seeks a Regional Nurse to provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care in patient homes and occasionally in clinical settings. Ideal candidates are independent, clinically adept, and dedicated to person-centered care. About the Role: You'll conduct home visits to deliver services like wound care, medication administration, health assessments, and patient education. You may also work in a Diagnostic & Treatment Center or medical practice as needed. Collaboration, clinical judgment, and flexibility are essential in this role. Key Responsibilities: * Perform home-based clinical services including wound care, medication administration, and comprehensive assessments * Follow individualized care plans and physician orders with clinical accuracy * Communicate patient status and changes promptly to the care team * Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medication, wound care, and safety * Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EHR systems * Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and adhere to infection-control and regulatory protocols * Travel within designated service area for patient visits and coverage * Provide occasional coverage in clinical settings as assigned by license scope * Function as part of and contribute to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) Qualifications: * Graduate of an NLN‑accredited nursing program (RN/BSN) or 5+ years of healthcare experience * 3+ years of clinical nursing experience; 1–2 years in home care or similar preferred * 1+ year working with frail/elderly populations (or training upon hire) * Active, unrestricted RN license in New York State * Reliable travel availability and flexibility for weekends, nights, and on-call needs * Proficiency with computers and EHR systems * Valid vehicle and NYS driver’s license preferred Physical Requirements: Able to manage up to 6 hours of standing, 6–8 hours of sedentary work, lift up to 50 lbs, perform bending/squatting, navigate stairs or varied terrain, complete fine motor tasks, visually assess and document care accurately, process auditory information clearly, and exercise sound cognitive decision-making. Benefits: * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance * Generous paid time off including holidays * Retirement savings plan with employer contribution * Life and disability insurance * Support for continuing education and professional development * Employee assistance program (EAP) * Collaborative, mission-driven team culture Apply Now Join a team dedicated to delivering compassionate and expert care directly in the community.

Job DescriptionCompany Description Brandywine Huntington Terrace by Monarch Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Job Description The Home Health Aide will report to Health & Wellness Director. Job Overview Assists residents in all aspects of their daily life as indicated in the resident’s care plan, including personal care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, and activities. Full Time and Part Time Shifts Availablr Salary: $20.00+/hr Responsibilities and Duties • Provide resident care to residents that include bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding, as outlined in their care plan, • Maintain the safety, comfort, dignity, and confidentiality of all residents, • Escort residents to meals and activities, • Ensures all assigned residents are clean, neatly dressed and groomed, safe, and fed during assigned shifts, • Document all services provided to your assigned residents during your shift, • Report any change of condition in a resident immediately to your supervisorQualifications, • Certified Home Health Aid, • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell., • An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics. Additional Information Benefits: • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Medical Coverage, • Health Advocacy, • Dental Coverage, • Vision Coverage, • Ancillary Benefits (Life/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability), • Voluntary Life, • Flexible Spending Account, • 401(k) Retirement and Matching, • Employee Assistance Program, • Free Parking, • Supportive Leadership, • Referral Bonuses

Job Description 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 Service 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: • Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities, • Supporting residents in achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being, • Helping out as needed in the Wellness area to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents Qualifications: • Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant or Home Health Aide, • Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus, • Must be able to speak and read in English, • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, providing assistance with ADLs, • Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines, • Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents, • Ability to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways, • Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor, • Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times

Job Description 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 Service 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: • Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities, • Supporting residents in achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being, • Helping out as needed in the Wellness area to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents Qualifications: • Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant or Home Health Aide, • Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus, • Must be able to speak and read in English, • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, providing assistance with ADLs, • Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines, • Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents, • Ability to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways, • Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor, • Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times

Job Description 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 Service 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: • Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities, • Supporting residents in achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being, • Helping out as needed in the Wellness area to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents Qualifications: • Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant or Home Health Aide, • Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus, • Must be able to speak and read in English, • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, providing assistance with ADLs, • Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines, • Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents, • Ability to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways, • Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor, • Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times

Job Description 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 Service 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: • Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities, • Supporting residents in achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being, • Helping out as needed in the Wellness area to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents Qualifications: • Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant or Home Health Aide, • Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus, • Must be able to speak and read in English, • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, providing assistance with ADLs, • Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines, • Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents, • Ability to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways, • Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor, • Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times

Job Description 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 Service 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: • Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities, • Supporting residents in achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being, • Helping out as needed in the Wellness area to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents Qualifications: • Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant or Home Health Aide, • Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus, • Must be able to speak and read in English, • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, providing assistance with ADLs, • Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines, • Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents, • Ability to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways, • Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor, • Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times

Job Description 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 Service 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: • Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities, • Supporting residents in achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being, • Helping out as needed in the Wellness area to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents Qualifications: • Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant or Home Health Aide, • Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus, • Must be able to speak and read in English, • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, providing assistance with ADLs, • Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines, • Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents, • Ability to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways, • Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor, • Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times

Job Description 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 Service 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: • Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities, • Supporting residents in achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being, • Helping out as needed in the Wellness area to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents Qualifications: • Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant or Home Health Aide, • Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus, • Must be able to speak and read in English, • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, providing assistance with ADLs, • Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines, • Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents, • Ability to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways, • Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor, • Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times

Job Description 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 Service 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: • Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities, • Supporting residents in achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being, • Helping out as needed in the Wellness area to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents Qualifications: • Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant or Home Health Aide, • Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus, • Must be able to speak and read in English, • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, providing assistance with ADLs, • Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines, • Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents, • Ability to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways, • Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor, • Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times

Job Description 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. Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem schedules available. HHA certificate a must. Additional responsibilities include: • Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities, • Supporting residents in achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being, • Helping out as needed in the Wellness area to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents, • Following all policies and procedures, and adhering to the instructions of the Nurse Shift Supervisor and the Director of Wellness, • Home Health Aide Certification, • Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus, • Must be able to speak and read in English, • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, providing assistance with ADLs, • Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines, • Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents, • Ability to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways, • Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor, • Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times

Job Description 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 Service 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: • Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities, • Supporting residents in achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being, • Helping out as needed in the Wellness area to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents Qualifications: • Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant or Home Health Aide, • Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus, • Must be able to speak and read in English, • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, providing assistance with ADLs, • Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines, • Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents, • Ability to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways, • Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor, • Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times

Job Description Live-in Companion Job Description Job Details • Position: Live-in Companion, • Schedule: Saturday AM to Monday AM (Live-in), • Location: Old Westbury, Long Island, NY, • Accommodation: Private bed and bath An elderly client in Old Westbury, Long Island, NY, seeks a trustworthy, friendly, and reliable live-in companion. The ideal candidate is neat, compassionate, discreet, and able to work collaboratively with a team. The role requires experience working with the elderly, demonstrating competence, sound judgment, and discretion. The client values a good listener, a pleasant conversationalist with a sense of humor, and a professional yet friendly demeanor. Duties • Provide companionship and assistance as requested, • Monitor the clients well-being while preserving their sense of independence, • Perform light cooking, housekeeping, and occasional laundry as needed, • Update the house calendar with all client-related activities and appointments, • Coordinate schedules effectively, • Warm, engaging, friendly, and a good listener, • Professional, proactive, capable, and resourceful, • Polished in appearance and demeanor, • Strong communicator, • High level of discretion, loyalty, and integrity, • Sound judgment and common sense, • 5+ years experience as a companion or in a similar role, • Excellent references, • Nursing degree (preferred, but not required), • Valid drivers license (car provided), • Non-smoker

Job Description 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 Service 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: • Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities, • Supporting residents in achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being, • Helping out as needed in the Wellness area to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents Qualifications: • Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant or Home Health Aide, • Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus, • Must be able to speak and read in English, • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, providing assistance with ADLs, • Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines, • Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents, • Ability to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways, • Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor, • Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times

Job Description 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 Service 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: • Assisting residents manage Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), • Escorting residents to meals and recreational activities, • Supporting residents in achieving their highest level of physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being, • Helping out as needed in the Wellness area to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of our residents Qualifications: • Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant or Home Health Aide, • Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus, • Must be able to speak and read in English, • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, providing assistance with ADLs, • Ability to follow instructions and establish personal care routines, • Basic understanding of dementia; patience and professionalism in redirecting residents, • Ability to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways, • Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in touch and demeanor, • Maintain an abiding respect for the elderly and remain calm at all times