Registered Nurse - Per Diem

EOE Statement Our agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Respite Caregiver Location: Monroe County, NY Salary: $16.00 per hour Employment: Evenings and Weekends. Up to 19 hours per week Mon‑Fri evenings and varying AM/PM hours on Saturdays & Sundays. Summary/Objective: Assist in providing for the well‑being and direct care needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Hourly Respite is designed to give the primary caregiver a break while providing a safe, fun and positive environment for their loved one. Responsibilities Imparts agency philosophy of “Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence” to individuals, families, program staff and community resources. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy. Provides a safe, fun and positive environment for the individual during respite sessions. Provides supports to meet the needs of the individual (e.g., meal prep, personal care) in the family home. Engages the individual in chosen activities, such as arts & crafts, outdoor play, games, etc. Serves as an appropriate role model and promotes dignity and rights of all participants, service providers, co‑workers and community members. Acts as a professional representative of CP Rochester in regards to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language and dress. Adheres to the agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines. Performs other duties at the discretion of the Program Director or his/her designee. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to become CPR and first aid certified and successfully complete all agency training requirements. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout Monroe County. Ability to work independently and motivate others. Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License. Supervisory Responsibility: None. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Environment: Community-based in‑home. Physical Demands: The employee must be able to talk and hear; sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; frequently lift or move objects up to 50 pounds; pull and push wheelchairs and adaptive equipment; carry, grasp, reach, stoop, crouch, crawl; visual acuity, sense of taste and smell. Mental requirements include general intelligence, motor coordination skills, coordination of eyes, hands and feet, verbal intelligence and numerical intelligence. Environmental Conditions: Noise, injury exposures, atmospheric exposure to disinfecting and odor‑reducing cleaning supplies, cleansers and chemicals. Travel: Primarily local within Monroe County, NY. Pay: The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location. EEO Statement The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Witt/Kieffer