Caregiver

Urgently Hiring! It’s more than just a job! We are looking for YOU to make a difference in someones life! Come join us! We are a Great Place to Work at! Our goal at Senior Helpers of Central Queens is to help seniors age with dignity. Senior Helpers of Central Queens culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements and respect. The Caregiver is responsible for providing professional care giving services to our clients and to help clients maintain their independence while assisting them with the activities of daily living and household and family support services. Pay $23.00 Per Hour ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations or disabilities to perform the Essential Responsibilities. * Assist with personal care activities including:

• Baths (sponge, tub, shower and bed bath)
• Oral hygiene
• Basic skin care and foot care
• Grooming of hair (shampoo and combing), shaving, and ordinary care of nails
• Toileting
• Catheter and Colostomy care (Empty Only)
• Transferring (bed to chair, wheelchair and shower, etc.)
• Dressing and undressing
• Change diaper/brief
• Ambulation
• Medication assistance/reminder
• Assist with home exercise plan
• Assist with household tasks necessary to the client’s health care needs, including:
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals
• Assisting 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
• Use equipment and supplies safely.
• Engage with client in conversation, hobbies, activities, board games and other types of proper 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.
• Document care provided consistent with agency requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or educational equivalent.
• Must have at least one year of experience working in home health care.
• Must meet NY state requirements for Caregiving services.
• Must have safe and reliable transportation to go to and from the client’s location and/or facilities and have a vehicle available during assignments in order to assist clients with shopping needs if required.
• Must be available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be current /not expired HHA Certified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS include but are not limited to: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations and/or disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to lift, move, and assist clients. If you feel you cannot safely lift the client, please notify the office immediately.
• Ability to safely assist client in and out of a vehicle and safely lift a wheelchair or walker weighing up to 50lbs into and out of a vehicle.
• Able to communicate with others to accurately exchange information.
• Able to operate office equipment such as a computer, phone, etc.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Able to perform tasks such as lifting, light housekeeping, walking and driving.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Employee signature below indicates the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.