Personal Companion - Jersey City, United States - Lutheran Senior LIFE

Lutheran Senior LIFE

Verified Company

Jersey City, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

'I just love working there and that's a good place to work'

'It feels good every day to know that what you do at your job, will help and make a differece in somebody's life. Especially elderly people that feel lonely, sick and abandoned by friends and family. We are there for them. I love to work at Lutheran and I love my Participants. Because of the pandemic we can't see each other everyday-but I call them; and I can feel their happiness when they hear my voice. They know I care.
We all do at Lutheran Senior Life At Jersey City.'

Those are real statements from real employees at Lutheran Senior LIFE.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

We have a new opportunity for a Personal Companion This position is per diem (as needed) so offering flexible scheduling and hours.

The Companion will enhance the lives of the participants we service by assisting with instrumental activities of daily living.

Must have reliable transportation to get to participants homes and run errands.
Provide overall companionship to the participant.
Prepare and serve meals and/or snacks.
Provide grooming and dressing assistance.
Provide light housekeeping.
Provide laundry and linen; including washing and folding.
Escort to shopping and appointments.
Remind participants of medication needs.
Report changes in physical condition or behavior.
Provide recreational activities and events as directed.
Attend medical appointments with participants including riding on the facility van to accompany participants toandfrom the center

Education/Training/Certifications:
High School Diploma/GED required. CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Valid driver's license and proof of insurance if transporting participants in own vehicle.

Skill(s): Reading, Writing, Bi-Lingual in English/Spanish a plus.

Experience:
No experience, we will Train

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.