Adult Home Care Aide-Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven!Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success and offer an excellent benefits package.We are currently seeking a passionate individual for the position of an overnight Full Time Care Aide . In this crucial role, you will be based at the Pleasant Gardens Adult Home, a 26-bed facility which provides 24-hour supervision, personal care, meals, housekeeping, laundry service, transportation, daily recreational activities, and medication management.Responsibilities:Administer medication of residentsMake bedsAssist residents to go to activitiesEnsure residents are up, washed and dressedServe and cook meals and snacksChange linens weekly or as neededComplete laundry of linens and clothes of residentsCarry out housekeeping dutiesEnsure presence of resident's personal hygiene suppliesDocumentation of incidents in aide's bookComplete daily censusAdhere to cleaning schedule of bedrooms and all common living areasCheck rooms and common living spaces for safety of residentsAssist in other tasks as needed REQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma or Equivalency Experience working with elderly preferred Valid NYS Driver's License in good standingPhysical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 10-15 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally, drive agency vehicleTraining in First Aid and CPR requiredSuccessful completion of annual Physical and PPD Hours: Full Time: Shift #6: Monday 3pm-11pm, Thursday-Sunday 3pm-11pmLocation: BayportMERCY HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.