Direct Care & Personal Support Specialist

NYSARC INC - SUFFOLK ASSOCIATION FOR HRC; Village of Westhampton Beach (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NYSARC Inc. - Suffolk Association for HRC in New York seeks a caregiver to support individuals with self-care, cooking, and daily living activities at the program site. You will assist with mobility, transportation, and personal hygiene, under supervision and in line with program goals.

You will maintain documentation in EHR, complete billing for goals, and participate in recreational activities. Training includes safe driving, HIPAA, and medication administration where applicable.

Qualifications

• Caregiving/assistance experience preferred.
• Documentation and billing for personal goals in EHR.

Responsibilities

• Works closely to teach and assist in self-care maintenance up to and including cooking, household and program site skills, travel, social support, and personal hygiene assistance for individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk.
• Receive and remain up to date on all safe driving courses to safely assist in driving to and from activities, appointments or any needed transportation destinations.
• Provides assistance and oversight while working on goals and accurately completes documentation and billing for personal goals developed by the individual supported via electronic health records (EHR).
• Plans and participates in recreational activities based upon the needs of the program site.
• Receive and remain up to date on all trainings to administer medication safely and in conformance with state regulations and specific training including maintenance of medical records (Residential Department only).
• Other duties may include, but are not limited to, site maintenance, shopping, and oversight of the facility.
• May be required to assist in the lifting and/or transferring of individuals supported by AHRC Suffolk.
• Receive and remain up to date on all HIPAA trainings while also maintaining confidential information regarding the person supported and their family.
• Received and remains up to date on training for safety and universal precautions.
• Exhibits care, consideration and professionalism while encouraging an independent and fulfilling lifestyle.
• Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Caregiving

Transportation assistance

Education

High School or better

Job description

NYSARC Inc. - Suffolk Association for HRC in New York seeks a caregiver to support individuals with self-care, cooking, and daily living activities at the program site. You will assist with mobility, transportation, and personal hygiene, under supervision and in line with program goals.

You will maintain documentation in EHR, complete billing for goals, and participate in recreational activities. Training includes safe driving, HIPAA, and medication administration where applicable.