Adult Home Care Aide-Full Time

Mercy Haven • Bayport, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Experience working with elderly preferred
• Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing
• Training in First Aid and CPR required
• Successful completion of annual Physical and PPD

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with elderly preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer medication of residents
• Make beds
• Assist residents to go to activities
• Ensure residents are up, washed and dressed
• Serve and cook meals and snacks
• Change linens weekly or as needed
• Complete laundry of linens and clothes of residents
• Carry out housekeeping duties
• Ensure presence of resident's personal hygiene supplies
• Documentation of incidents in aide's book
• Complete daily census
• Adhere to cleaning schedule of bedrooms and all common living areas
• Check rooms and common living spaces for safety of residents
• Assist in other tasks as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees