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Heritage Christian Services · Penfield, NY · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$20.5/hrInternship

Overview

Get ready to meet 6 amazing individuals who want companionship, to play games, do arts and crafts, write and talk with. They also love going out into the community, going for walks around the neighborhood, going out places like the zoo, concerts, the Strong Museum, beach days, etc! They also need support with personal care (freshening after using the bathroom, bathing, getting dressed), assisting with meals. You will assist them with keeping their home clean, assist with daily chores like laundry, dishes, organizing their bedrooms and helping with decorating their rooms to express who they are, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Schedules available: Sun: 10pm-8am, Mon: 10pm-8am, Tues: OFF, Wed: OFF, Thurs: OFF, Fri: 10pm-8am, Sat:10pm-8am, Sun: 3pm-11pm, Mon: OFF, Tues: OFF, Wed: 3pm-11pm, Thur: 3pm-11pm, Fri: 3pm-11pm, Sat: 3pm-11pm, Sun: OFF, Mon: OFF, Tues: 11pm-7am, Wed: 11pm-7am, Thur: 11pm-7am, Fri: 11pm-7am, Sat 11pm-7am
  • PART TIME: Sun: OFF, Mon: 6am-10am, Tues: 6am-10am, Wed: 6am-10am, Thur: 6am-10am, Fri: 6am-10am, Sat: OFF
  • Schedules available: Sun: 2pm-10pm, Mon: 1pm-9pm, Tues: OFF, Wed: OFF, Thur: 2pm-10pm, Fri: 2pm-10pm, Sat: 2pm-10pm
  • Listen attentively and take genuine interest in people as they enjoy meals, maintain personal hygiene and keep their schedules
  • Support people in their meaningful relationships with friends, family and loved ones, which include get-togethers, phone calls and more
  • Aid in medical needs, including monitoring health, administering medication and completing accurate documentation
  • Drive agency vehicles to provide transportation for people
  • Collaborate with co-workers to maintain a positive and safe work environment

Qualifications

  • A valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work is required
  • Strong communication skills
  • The physical ability to lift and transfer people who rely on wheelchairs for mobility
  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to use a computer efficiently

Benefits

  • Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid holidays a year, including three that can be flexed for days that are important to them.
  • Vacation time: Begin to accrue vacation time immediately and can use vacation hours after six months of benefit-eligible employment.
  • Paid sick leave: All employees begin to accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire and can use it upon accrual as needed.
  • Retailer plan: Heritage Christian Services contributes to employee retirement funds after 12 months and/or 1,000 hours of employment; it’s invested money that employees can use at upon retirement.

Pay and Schedule

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Pay for this position is $20.50 / hr with shift differentials offered as well.

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