Job Information
Comunilife Program Health Aide-Respite Care Lenox in New York, New York
Program Health Aide-Respite Care Lenox
Job Details
Job Location
New York, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Comuniife Inc. is looking for Program Health Aides for its Medical Respite Program. 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 Program Health Aide will provide routine personalized care. The position offers a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more.
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, self-administration 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
Adhere to Comunilife professional standards, home care policies and procedures
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirement(s):
High School Diploma or GED
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 management or social service agency experience
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
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.