Companion/home Health Aide - Manhattan, United States - Renewal Memory Partners

Renewal Memory Partners

Verified Company

Manhattan, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

OVERVIEW

Are you a compassionate caregiver seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in someone's life? We are in need of dedicated caregivers to provide 24/7 support for a client that requires close supervision and standby support due to progressing dementia and Parkinson's.

Responsibilities:

Provide constant supervision to ensure the client's safety and wellbeing while they engage in daily activities.
Offer companionship and engage the client in stimulating conversation to promote social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
Assist with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and organized environment for the client.
Provide meal preparation assistance, ensuring that the client's dietary needs and preferences are met.

Desired Schedule:

Close to or full 24/7 care, starting with one full-time caregiver for five days, with additional support for nights and other days.

Preferences:
Male or female Home Health Aides (HHA) preferred. Filipino caregivers preferred but not required. Must be engaging, companion-like, and comfortable working in a household. A driver's license and insured driver status are advantageous.

Come join our growing community of Care Partners who share this common purpose At Renewal Memory Partners, we are dedicated to providing holistic, personcentered care to people living with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Our organization is also committed to providing affirming care to the LGBTQ community.

For all Care Partners of Renewal Memory Partners, we are proud to offer:

Community: We understand that caring for older adults can be isolating at times, and we strive to build community among Care Partners through ongoing support groups, dynamic trainings, and virtual meet-ups.

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Professional Development: Through the Renewal Memory Institute, you will have access to best-in-class trainings offered by a multidisciplinary team of experts. You may also have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research studies through our partnerships with university and hospital-based teams.
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Competitive Compensation:At Renewal Memory Partners, we strive to offer top starting pay, plus a wide range of benefits.
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A Person-Centered Approach that Honors You: We celebrate both our clients and our Care Partners as diverse individuals, and actively learn about their hobbies, backgrounds, and interests. We thoughtfully match clients and Care Partners who can build genuine, authentic connections.

Responsibilities:

Providing companionship to older adults and people with chronic health conditions in their homes (e.g., discussing current events, creating artwork, reviewing photo albums).
Providing compassionate, patient handson personal care support for ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transfers.
Planning activities outside the home and accompanying clients to keep them engaged with the world (e.g., trips to museums, concerts, plays, or the park).
Escorting clients to doctors' appointments.
Running errands for clients (e.g., grocery shopping, sundries).
Reminding clients to take their medications.
Doing light exercise with clients (e.g., helping with stretching routine).
Assisting clients in preparing meals.
Performing light housekeeping, such as dusting, tidying, and laundry.

Qualifications:

A valid HHA certificate in New York State
A passion for caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Prior experience working with this population is valued, but not required.
Deep empathy and patience.
Flexibility, reliability, and responsiveness.
Creativity and a positive, openhearted approach.
Strong composure under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trustbased relationships with clients and their families.

Benefits: