Companion
Company: Community Wellness Partners
Location: Clinton
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionLutheranCare is currently seeking Per Diem
Helping Hands CompanionsCompanions will provide services designed
to enable the client to retain a sufficient level of health and
personal hygiene to achieve the necessary actions of daily living.
Helping Hand Companions service consumers in Oneida, Herkimer and
Madison Counties. Title: Helping Hands CompanionStatus: Per
DiemShift: Days, Evenings, Weekends (some overnights
possible)Requirements for Helping Hands Companions:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- One year prior experience in homecare, particularly with
minimally depend elderly, frail elderly and dementia residents
preferred
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly,
emotionally upset and at times angry people
- Must be able to speak and write the English language in an
understandable manner.
- Must function independently and have flexibility, personal
integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents,
personnel, and support agencies
- Current and valid New York State Drivers License and reliable
vehicle is preferredResponsibilities for Helping Hands Companions
- Assure clients safety in the home
- Notifies the Director of any change in the client's physical or
mental condition
- Accompanies client on social, medical and personal outings
- Prepares meals, nutritious snacks, prompts clients with morning
and evening routines including grooming/dressing, preforms light
housekeeping duties including cleaning, bed making, laundry and
providing adequate pet care
- Provides companionship and stimulates cognitive abilities
through discussion, entertainment and other activities
- Offers reminders regarding the taking of medication and the
filling of prescriptions
- Attends all safety-related in-service classes as required of
Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) and follows
the LutheranCare safety programs
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assignedBenefits
offered by LutheranCare:
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Time
- Sick Time
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term Disability InsuranceAbout LutheranCare?: We began in
1919 as a vision of one local woman who wanted to offer care and
support to the elderly in her community. This dream became a
reality when the Lutheran Home for the Aged and Infirm was
organized. The original Victorian farmhouse consisted of 13 rooms
and provided services to 10 individuals. In 1932, a wing was added
to include 14 additional bedrooms and an infirmary.LutheranCare is
a multi-faceted organization providing a broad spectrum of quality
programs and services to older adults in need of compassionate
care.An Affiliate of Community Wellness Partners Making life about
you Offering the most complete continuity of health and wellness
services for older adults in Oneida County.LutheranCare is an Equal
Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates
without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability,
or veteran status.
Keywords: Community Wellness Partners, Syracuse , Companion, Other , Clinton, New York
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