Respite Support Staff

Mercy Haven, Inc.; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package includingMedical

Company-Paid Dental and Vision

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Generous Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability & 403(b) options

Job summary

Mercy Haven, Inc. on Long Island is launching Bay Shore's first Medical Respite Program to provide short-term, recuperative care for individuals experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.

The Respite Support Staff role supports nonclinical needs, assists with ADLs, and maintains a safe, clean environment within the 10-bed program, reporting to the Administrator. The schedule includes Friday–Saturday 3pm–11pm and overnight Sunday–Tuesday 11pm–7am with a starting pay of $18.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required.
• CPR and First Aide Certification required.
• Electronic Health Records experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general safe, supportive, environment for recipients in medical respite program
• Monitoring and providing guidance to assist recipient in performing basic activities of daily living
• Notify care team and Administrator of any changes or unusual conditions of recipients or of emergencies
• Maintain knowledge of general whereabouts of each recipient, recording daily census and daily wellness checks
• Prepare and serve 3 meals and 2 snacks per day
• Daily cleaning of medical respite program
• Launder linens of program
• Observe, monitor and record recipients' conditions, including incident documentation
• Conduct monthly fire drills as assigned
• Adhere to Mercy Haven and DOH policies, procedures and regulations
• All other relevant duties as assigned

Skills

CPR and First Aide Certification

Electronic Health Record experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Be part of something groundbreaking on Long Island! Mercy Haven is proud to open Long Island's first Medical Respite Program this spring in Bay Shore. This 10-bed program will provide short-term, recuperative care for individuals experiencing homelessness or unstable housing who are recovering from or preparing for surgery.

This is more than a job-it’s an opportunity to help people heal with dignity in a safe, supportive environment. Join our team and be part of this vital new initiative.

The Respite Support Staff provides assistance to recipient's nonclinical needs including providing minimal assistance with ADLs and conferring with recipients care team, providing a safe, supportive and clean environment for recipients in medical respite program

POSITION RESPONSIBILTIES

• Provide general safe, supportive, environment for recipients in medical respite program
• Monitoring and providing guidance to assist recipient in performing basic activities of daily living
• Notify care team and Administrator of any changes or unusual conditions of recipients or of emergencies
• Maintain knowledge of general whereabouts of each recipient, recording daily census and daily wellness checks
• Prepare and serve 3 meals and 2 snacks per day
• Daily cleaning of medical respite program
• Launder linens of program
• Observe, monitor and record recipients' conditions, including incident documentation
• Conduct monthly fire drills as assigned
• Adhere to Mercy Haven and DOH policies, procedures and regulations
• All other relevant duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Current or prior registration as a certified nurse assistant, home health aide, or personal care worker; or one year of experience in the provision of services to people experiencing homelessness or adults residing in a facility subject to licensure and oversight by the Department, OPWDD, OMH, or OASAS Electronic Health Record experience preferred

Requirements

• Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 10-15 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally
• CPR and First Aide Certification required
• Successful completion of annual Physical and PPD

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Administrator

SCHEDULE:

Friday-Saturday 3pm-11pm Sunday-Tuesday (Overnight) 11pm-7am

PAY RATE:

$18.50 per hour

LOCATION:

Bayshore, NY

BENEFITS:

• Full Benefits Package including Medical, Company-Paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical plan
• Generous Paid Time Off policies, including vacation and sick time
• Agency paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance policies, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), 403(b) Retirement Savings Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) .