Aide

Comfort Touch Health Agency; Mount Sinai (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Comfort Touch Health Agency in Mount Sinai, NY is seeking a compassionate Companion Care Aide to provide non-medical in-home support for seniors, including companionship, light housekeeping, meal prep, and transportation to appointments.

You will use your own vehicle, work in clients' homes, and help maintain daily routines with safety and dignity, while documenting care needs and coordinating with family members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Own transportation and valid driver's license.
• Dementia experience preferred.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social support to seniors in their homes, engaging in activities such as conversation, reading, playing games, and watching movies.
• Assist with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.
• Help with medication reminders and appointment scheduling.
• Run errands, such as grocery shopping and picking up prescriptions.
• Use own transportation to travel to client locations.
• Maintain accurate records of services provided and client needs.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Independent work

English language

Dementia experience

Interpersonal skills

Own transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Companion Care Aide
Mount Sinai, NY

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and caring Companion Care Aide to join our team at Comfort Touch Health Agency. As a Companion Care Aide, you will provide non-medical care services to seniors in the comfort of their own homes, including companionship, socializing, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and running errands. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of seniors, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social support to seniors in their homes, engaging in activities such as conversation, reading, playing games, and watching movies
• Assist with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry
• Help with medication reminders and appointment scheduling
• Run errands, such as grocery shopping and picking up prescriptions
• Use own transportation to travel to client locations
• Maintain accurate records of services provided and client needs

Requirements

• 1 years of experience and guidance provided
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak English
• Own transportation and valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform light physical activity
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dementia experience

Availability

We have part-time and full-time availability for this position, with opportunities to work in Mount Sinai, NY.

Full-Time hours: Thursday 1p-9p, Friday 9a-9p, Saturday 9a-9p, and Sun 1p-9p

Part-Time hours: Sunday 9a-1p, Monday 9a-1p, Wednesday 9a-1p, and Friday 9a-1p