Program Health Aide-respite - New York, United States - Comunilife,Inc.

Comunilife,Inc.

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Comunilfife Inc. is looking for Program Health Aides for its Respite Program in Manhattan. The Program Health Aide position provides assistance in daily living and personal care services to meet patient's needs. Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Programs, the Home Health Aide will provide routine personalized care.
This position is eligible to participate in Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package. The pay rate for this position is up to $17.00 per hour.

Essential Duties:

Observe, monitor and record patient condition. Including physical and mental condition, exercise, as well as intake and output
Notify care team and clinical supervisor of changing or unusual conditions
Assist in personal care by maintaining hygiene regimens such as bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming
Support patients by providing housekeeping, laundry services, shopping for food, preparing and serving meals, running errands and other household requirements
Educate patients on how to care for themselves by teaching them how to properly use a cane/ walker, selfadministration of medication, special utensils to eat and equipment for personal hygiene, as necessary
Maintain and keep patients living area clean and orderly
Advise on nutrition. Follow prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards
Follow plan of care and assist in exercise
Assist in the escorting of patients outside of the facility
Perform range of motion and other simple extensional therapy services
Identify new recreational opportunities or activities to help patients remain active
Maintain strong working relationships with patient to maintain trust
Maintain a safe, secure and healthy patient environment by following security precautions

Schedule:

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Tues

Sat 12am-8am:
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Tues.
Sat. 4pm-12am

Education and Experience Requirement(s):

High School Diploma or GED
CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention certification
At least oneyear experience providing home health aide services. Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses or challenging behaviors
At least oneyear experience with utilizing electronic medical record systems
One year of relevant communitybased residential management or social service agency experience
Bilingual in Spanish

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay:
$ $17.00 per hour

Benefits: