Companion Aide - Part Time Night

Elizabeth Seton Children’s Foundation Ltd; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate role at a children's facility is available for a Companion, responsible for ensuring residents' wellbeing and safety. The position requires a high school diploma and experience with children is preferred. Successful candidates will uphold the organization's mission while providing vital support to residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

Responsibilities

• Foster companionship among residents and ensure their safety.
• Document behavioral observations in EMR every 2 hours.
• Assist in evacuation of residents if necessary.

Skills

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

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, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Understand and promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Continuously seek to improve the organization’s systems and services.
• Collaborate as a team to fulfill our mission, share recognition, and learn from failures.
• Treat every resident, family member, and co-worker with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
• Report on and off duty to the nurse manager, house supervisor, or charge nurse.
• Perform assigned duties under the direction of the charge nurse, nurse manager, or house supervisor.
• Keep residents safe and in the least restrictive environment.
• Don and doff PPE as needed.
• Gather supplies and clothing for care to be performed by the CNA.
• Serve as an adult role model for residents.
• Promptly report any escalating behaviors to the RN.
• Be aware of facility policies on child abuse and neglect, and promptly report any instances of abusive or inappropriate behaviors towards residents.
• Follow infection control policies, including hand washing and isolation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of resident care areas.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of residents’ areas.
• Accompany residents to participate in 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 related duties as directed 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 as established by NYDOH and other regulatory agencies.
• Meet general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
• Assist in evacuation of residents if necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Work in well-lit, ventilated areas.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be required to work beyond normal hours or in other positions temporarily.

Salary Range:

$21.42/Hr to $23.24/Hr