Caregiver - Companion Care

Senior Helpers of Northern Queens • Long Island City, NY

2d • $19

About The Position

It’s easy to go to work when you’re making someone’s day. Every day. As a Senior Helpers of Northern Queens Caregiver, you make a lasting impact that betters the lives of our clients AND their families. Our caregivers provide clients with one-on-one personal care to help our clients remain safe and independent in their home. We fit your area of expertise to the seniors you’ll care for. If you are a caring and compassionate individual who enjoys caring for and helping others, takes pride in making a difference in others’ lives, and is interested in professional growth within a company, our caregiver position is for you. We provide a full range of superior home care services to culturally diverse clients—Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, Yiddish and English speaking clients. Apply to be a Senior Helpers of Northern Queens Caregiver today! SUMMARY OF ROLE: Great working environment, competitive pay rates and benefits.

Requirements

• A demonstrated ability to effectively interact with colleagues, clients and supervisors.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control.
• Good comprehension and communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through verbal and written communication.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm, trustworthiness, personal integrity and honesty.
• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.
• Ability to communicate with clients and to remain calm under stress.
• Demonstrated ability to operate safely in the workplace.
• Ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior needs to be involved in decision making.
• Good decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges.
• Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date technically.
• No experience required!! We can provide all required training
• High school diploma or educational equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have safe and reliable transportation to go to and from the client’s location and/or facilities in order to assist clients with shopping needs if required
• Physical ability and stamina to work long hours

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working in home health care, supporting a loved one, customer service experience
• Valid and current state driver’s license and insurance
• Availability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Assist with household tasks necessary to the client’s health care needs, including:
• Provide protection to our client in their homes
• Assist with planning and preparing daily nutritious meals and in feeding client, as appropriate
• Light housekeeping of client’s environment, including linens and making bed
• Laundering client’s clothing and bedding
• Assisting clients with shopping
• Feeding clients pets
• Watering client’s plants
• Transport clients to appointments and other important outings in a safe and timely manner
• Transferring and ambulation (bed to chair, wheelchair and shower, etc.)
• Medication assistance/reminders
• Assist with reminders for home Physical Therapy exercises/exercise plan
• Use equipment and supplies safely
• Engage with client in favorite activities including: conversation, hobbies, activities, board games and other types of activities for the client.
• Monitor, observe, and encourage range of motion exercises and other procedures as instructed by any professional staff.
• Maintain a written log with receipts of all client money used to purchase goods or materials for the client’s care.
• Report any changes in client’s condition to the Supervisor right away.
• Document care provided consistent with agency requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Perks, Discounts and Rewards through LifeMart!
• Reimbursement for Mileage
• Flexible schedule
• Overtime Pay
• Initial & ongoing simulated training in our Center of Excellence (hands-on & on-site)
• Supportive purpose-drive team & environment & communication

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees