Companion Aide - Full Time Evening

Elizabeth Seton Children’s Foundation Ltd; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elizabeth Seton Children’s Foundation is seeking a Companion to provide a loving presence for children with increased behavioral needs. Responsibilities include ensuring resident safety, promoting companionship, and documenting observations. A High School Diploma is required, along with fluency in English. Prior experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Ability to assist in resident evacuation if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Foster companionship among residents ensuring their safety.
• Document behavioral observations in EMR every 2 hours.
• Follow policies on child abuse, reporting any incidents.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

The Elizabeth Seton Children Center facilitates companionship between residents who have increased behavioral needs, providing a loving presence. As a companion, you will foster companionship among residents, ensuring their safety in the least restrictive environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this list is not exhaustive, and duties may include similar or related tasks as required.

• Understand and promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
• Continuously seek to improve organizational systems and services.
• Collaborate as a team to fulfill the mission, share recognition, and learn from experiences.
• Treat residents, family members, and co-workers with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
• Report to the nurse manager, house supervisor, or charge nurse at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Perform assigned duties under the supervision of the charge nurse or nurse manager.
• Ensure resident safety and placement in the least restrictive environment.
• Don and doff PPE as needed.
• Gather supplies and clothing for care tasks performed by the CNA.
• Serve as an adult role model for residents.
• Promptly report any escalating behaviors to the RN.
• Follow facility policies on child abuse and neglect, reporting any incidents of abuse or inappropriate behavior towards residents.
• Adhere to infection control policies, including hand washing and isolation procedures.
• Maintain a clean and clutter-free resident care area.
• Assist in keeping residents’ areas clean.
• Accompany residents to group and outdoor activities.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately to the nurse manager.
• Document behavioral observations in EMR every 2 hours and as needed for episodic outbursts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma required

Experience

• Experience working with children preferred

Employee Requirements:

• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
• Meet health standards and requirements set by NYDOH and other regulatory agencies
• Pass medical and physical examinations as per policy
• Ability to assist in resident evacuation if necessary

Working Conditions:

• Work in well-lit, ventilated areas
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• May require working beyond normal hours or in different positions temporarily

Salary Range:

$21.42/Hr to $23.24/Hr