Companion Caregiver

Pay Rate: $16.23 Per Diem weekday and weekend day shifts available GENERAL SCOPE: To Provide professional caregiving services and enable the client to remain independent in his or her home. EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have valid NYS driver’s license. Must be able to work independently and complete all functions listed below without direct supervision. A personal mobile phone is required with the capability to use electronic system for scheduling. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist with walking and light exercise Plan and prepare meals followed by clean up Leaning of bathroom and kitchen to maintain a safe healthy environment Making beds and change bed linens Light housekeeping to include light dusting and light vacuuming Supervise household maintenance such as housecleaning service, plumber, gardener Provide incidental transportation using client or caregiver car In sleepover situations assist client to and from bed, assist client throughout the night, prepare morning meals and clean up, launder your sheets Document activities in the care plan book daily Sign in and out using the telephone clock in system each shift Enter mileage driven for the client via the telephone clock-in system Report any significant client changes to the office immediately Maintain required communication using established systems All other job duties as assigned EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in this or equivalent role This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope. Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr