Direct Care Worker - Chester

365 Health Services; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

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Job summary

365 Health Services is seeking a dedicated Caregiver to provide physical care and emotional support for clients who may require assistance due to illness or disability. The role emphasizes dignity, patience, compassion and respect, with duties including light housekeeping, running errands, transportation, meals, personal care, and companionship.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (preferred) and be able to pass a background check, lift up to 25 pounds, and handle tasks that require

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Home assistance: light housekeeping, errands, transportation, meals, personal care, and help with bills.
• Companionship: provide conversation, stimulation and empathetic support.

Education

High school diploma

Criminal Background report

Job description

365 Health Services is looking for a Caregiver to join our team. The Caregiver is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability.

The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Home assistance - Provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation if needed. Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications. Prepare meals, purchase food and provide personal assistance with general living needs. Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming. Provide any financial aid if needed such as balancing checkbooks, going to the bank or helping the client to pay their bills.

• Companionship - Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.

Requirements:

• High school diploma preferred.
• Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time

Hourly Pay: $14-19/hr

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