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    Counselor Respite - New York, United States - Mitchell Martin

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    Description
    Our client located in New York, NY is looking for an Counselor Respite.


    Type:
    Perm/Full-Time


    Location:
    New York, NY


    Schedule: Sun-Thurs 9am-5pm


    Job Summary:


    The Counselor is responsible for providing personal care services to patients who are in need of assistance with their activities of daily living and/or other support services.

    Duties include personal care, grooming, meal preparation, cooking accompanying to medical appointments, light housekeeping/cleaning, run errands and more.


    Job Duties:

    Assess clients' substance abuse, health, mental health, and other care needs; recommend internal and external referrals;
    Provide individual and group counseling;
    Prepare psycho-socials;
    Facilitate psycho-education groups in relapse prevention, health literacy, and navigating mental health and substance abuse systems, etc. for residents their family and/or support networks;
    Provide Comprehensive Case Management services;
    Assist clients in improving and maintaining self-care, interpersonal, and vocational skills
    Assist clients in achieving housing stability
    Assist in the management of discharge planning; engage and support clients 90 days post discharge;
    Manage client documentation, provide program narrative and/or statistical reports as needed;
    Participate in ongoing QI and program evaluation activities
    Assists clients with activities of daily living, recreation/leisure and personal care
    Documents electronic information accurately and in a timely fashion
    Completes with daily household maintenance, housekeeping and special projects

    Ensures adequate supervision of consumers, including "if your shift replacement does not arrive, you are expected to remain on shift at your worksite until a suitable replacement staff has been located and arrives to replace you.

    Works with and shows respect for employees, supervisors, vendors and clients
    Communicates effectively with others at work verbally and in writing, using the primary spoken language of clients in the home whenever possible
    Administers medications without errors (as requested)
    Reads and follows company policies and procedures
    Performs other duties as assigned

    Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating.

    Help clients take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
    Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
    Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises.
    Complete client's shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
    Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
    Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

    Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary.


    Job Requirements:

    Associates degree required, High School Diploma and related experience may be considered.
    CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention certification
    At least one-year experience providing home health aide services.
    Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses or challenging behaviors
    At least one-year experience with utilizing electronic medical record systems
    One year of relevant community-based residential or social service agency experience
    Knowledge of basic medical skills and tasks, relevant trainings presented by NYSDOH
    Knowledge of New York State Home Care Curriculum, laws, regulations, and codes
    Ability to access patients' vitals and properly document readings
    Ability to work with integrity, demonstrative compassion and pay attention to detail
    Bilingual in Spanish preferred
    Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English
    Proficiency with office software Google and Microsoft Office Suites
    Works effectively as a team member with other members of department and agency leaders


    Please email:



    Salary is up to $40,000 a year


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