Caregiver - Live-in

Right at Home; Patchogue Highlands (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Right at Home in New York State is seeking a Home Aide to help elderly clients with daily living tasks, personal care, and companionship according to individualized care plans. Responsibilities include preparing meals, assisting with showers, helping with laundry and light housekeeping, and taking walks when appropriate; punctuality and timely visits are essential.

Candidates should have NYS Aide certificate or 2 years of related experience; English communication required; live-in option

Qualifications

• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Patient communication and empathy essential.
• Ability to follow care plans and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the elderly with daily needs including personal care and companionship.
• Follow each client's care/task plan and document interventions.
• Perform meals, showers, light housework, laundry, and occasional outdoor activities.
• Ensure punctual attendance and reliability for scheduled visits.

Skills

English fluency

Education

NYS Aide certificate or 2 years experience

Job description

Details:

• The job of the Home Aide is to assist the elderly with their daily needs whether its personal care or companion,(depending on the assigned care tasks and certification).


• Each client has a care/task plan in the home that itemizes the needs and interventions for that particular client. The clients are mainly elderly or disabled adults.


• The Home Care interventions range from preparing meals, daily showers, taking walks outside, laundry, light Housework, and other personal care interventions.


• The candidate must have the Ability to speak, write & communicate in English.


• The Aide is required to be punctual and be on time as scheduled.


• A Medical Physical,(done within the last 12 months) PPD test is needed, and the titers,(MMR & Chicken Pox lab results).


• A NYS Aide certificate or 2 years experience for other positions.


• The Live-in option will be discussed when you all the office at: 631-207-2626