Direct Support Staff

Civility Home Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Support Aides to assist individuals in their homes. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential support with daily living activities, ensuring clients receive the care they need with dignity and respect. Your responsibilities will include personal care, meal preparation, and companionship, while also monitoring client safety and well-being. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others, working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you have a passion for helping others and are looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Certification in Home Health Aide is required.
• Candidates should have a current driver's license and proper vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities and personal care.
• Ensure client safety and provide companionship.
• Monitor supplies and evaluate the program.

Skills

Assisting with daily living activities

Active listening

Problem identification and solution

Establishing relationships

Teaching ability

Monitoring and assessing clients

Effective communication

Education

Certification in Home Health Aide

Current driver's license

Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage

Job description

Description

• Support Aide provides service to individuals in their own homes and communities who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability, and/or other afflictions. Support Aide may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, and respite.

• Support Aide is responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Supervisor.

Responsibilities/Activities:

• Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including:

• Bathing
• Shaving
• Ambulation
• Mouth care
• Dressing
• Exercise
• Hair care
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Nail care
• Positioning
• Medication reminding
• Skin care
• Transferring
• Vital signs and Blood Pressure

• Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment.

• Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.

• Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.

• Provide respite care for families in accordance with care plans.

• Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor.

• Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan.

• Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the care plan.

• Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them.

• Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.

• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.

• Monitor supplies and resources.

• Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated.

• Follow the written care plan.

• Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Observe clients and their environments and report unsafe conditions to Supervisor.

• Observe clients and their environments and report behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor.

• Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.

• Attend orientation, in-service training sessions, and staff meetings.

• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

• Make decisions and solve problems.

• Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers.

• Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources.

• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• The ability to competently assist clients with their activities of daily living.

• The ability to be aware of other people’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• The ability to establish and maintain relationships.

• The ability to teach others.

• The ability to listen actively.

• The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.

• The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions.

• The ability to monitor and assess themselves, clients, and effectiveness of service.

• The ability to understand written and oral instructions.

• The ability to communicate information orally so others understand.

• The ability to communicate in writing so others understand.

• The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.

• The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong.

• The ability to suggest a number of ideas on a subject.

• The ability to perform activities that use the whole body.

• The ability to handle and move objects and people.

• The ability to provide advice and consultation to others.

• The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.

• The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Good physical and mental health.

• Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and see.

• Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress.

• Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle.

Qualifications/Education

• Certification in Home Health Aide.

• Current driver’s license.

• Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage.

Training/Experience:

• May require related experience.

• On-the-job training for new activities.