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Job Description
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalency.Valid NYS Driver's License Job Summary:
Promotes a warm nurturing environment in which to live while supervising each resident in the development of social, recreation, ADL and independent living skills and overall community integration.Job Responsibilities:
- Ensures residents are appropriately supervised.
- Communicates resident needs to immediate supervisor.
- Communicates maintenance/household needs to immediate supervisor.
- Implements individual's program plan and schedule as specified and accurately completes corresponding data.
- Maintains working knowledge of resident and house issues on an ongoing basis.
- Ensures appropriate sanitary practices are followed (i.e., disinfects bathrooms, tubs).
- Monitors compliance with individual dietary regime incorporating resident choice.
- Leads and participates in recreational activities, community outings and activities of daily living. Assists in developing recreation schedule.
- Transports residents, and other driving as requested by immediate supervisor.
- Completes necessary documentation in a timely fashion (data sheets, log entries, etc.).
- Follows agency and program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
We offer the following benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Dental insurance Vision insurance Tuition reimbursement Life insurance Retirement plan Referral program Employee discount Flexible spending account Employee assistance programPAID TRAINING
Career growth opportunitiesNote:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. The employer reserves the right to make changes to the job description as needed.Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$20.00 - $22.25 per hourBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceEducation:
High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:
Working w developmentally disabled population: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
NYS Dirver's License (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$36,653 / year median in New York
+18% projected growth