Caregiver HHA/PCA

About the Role

Senior Helpers of Northern Queens is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Caregiver to provide support in our clients' homes to help maintain their independence. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and have a pleasant and friendly personality. We provide a full range of superior home care services to culturally diverse clients—Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, Yiddish and English speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care activities including: baths (sponge, tub, shower and bed bath), oral hygiene, basic skin care and foot care, grooming of hair (shampoo and combing), shaving, and ordinary care of nails, toileting, catheter and ostomy care (empty only), transferring (bed to chair, wheelchair and shower, etc.), dressing and undressing, change diaper/brief, ambulation
• Medication assistance/reminder
• Assist with home exercise plan
• Assist with household tasks necessary to the client's health care needs, including: planning and preparing nutritious meals, assisting in feeding client as appropriate, light housekeeping of client's environment including linens and making bed, laundering client's clothing and bedding, assisting clients with shopping
• Use equipment and supplies safely
• Engage with client in conversation, hobbies, activities, board games and other types of proper activities for the client
• Monitor, observe, and encourage range of motion exercises and other procedures as instructed by any professional staff
• Maintain a written log with receipts of all client money used to purchase goods or materials for the client's care
• Report any changes in client's condition to the Supervisor
• Document care provided consistent with agency requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or educational equivalent
• Must have at least one year of experience working in home health care
• Must meet NY state requirements for Personal Caregiving services (Hold an active HHA License)
• Must have safe and reliable transportation to go to and from the client's location and/or facilities and have a vehicle available during assignments in order to assist clients with shopping needs if required
• Must be able to work independently and have a pleasant and friendly personality
• We are specifically looking for caregivers who speak fluent Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, Mandarin, or Cantonese at this time
• All Caregivers will be required to submit or undergo a full annual physical with MMR (MEASLES/MUMPS/RUBELLA) and PPD/TB TEST (less than a year old) as required by the state

Skills & Abilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations or disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A demonstrated ability to effectively interact with colleagues, clients and supervisors
• Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control
• Good comprehension and communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through verbal and written communication
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm, trustworthiness, personal integrity and honesty
• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
• Ability to communicate with clients and to remain calm under stress
• Demonstrated ability to operate safely in the workplace
• Ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior needs to be involved in decision making
• Good decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges
• Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date technically
• Preferred: Have a valid and current state driver's license and insurance
• Preferred: Be available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations or disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to lift, move, and assist clients. If you feel you cannot safely lift the client, please notify the office immediately
• Ability to safely assist client in and out of a vehicle and safely lift a wheelchair or walker weighing up to 50lbs into and out of a vehicle
• Able to communicate with others to accurately exchange information
• Able to operate office equipment such as a computer, phone, etc.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Able to perform tasks such as lifting, light housekeeping, walking and driving

Benefits & Perks

• Flexibility in choosing your desired hours & schedule
• Competitive wages ($20.00-$20.59/hour)
• Initial & ongoing simulated training in our Center of Excellence (hands-on & on-site)
• Continuing education/professional development assistance on relevant topics of interest
• Supportive team & environment & communication
• Meet & greet with clients
• Paid Sick Time
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Perks, Discounts and Rewards via LifeMart
• Reimbursement for Mileage
• Flexible schedule
• Overtime Pay
• $100 referral bonus for clients and caregivers

Work Schedule

Full-time, Part-time and Live-In Positions Available. Travel and work at client locations.