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Mercy Haven Inc. Adult Home Care Aide-Per Diem in Bayport, New York
Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven!
Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success and offer an excellent benefits package.
We are currently seeking a passionate individual for the position of a Per Diem Home Care Aide. In this crucial role, you will be based at the Pleasant Gardens Adult Home, a 26-bed facility which provides 24-hour supervision, personal care, meals, housekeeping, laundry service, transportation, daily recreational activities, and medication management.
Responsibilities:
Administer medication of residents
Make beds
Assist residents to go to activities
Ensure residents are up, washed and dressed
Serve and cook meals and snacks
Change linens weekly or as needed
Complete laundry of linens and clothes of residents
Carry out housekeeping duties
Ensure presence of resident's personal hygiene supplies
Documentation of incidents in aide's book
Complete daily census
Adhere to cleaning schedule of bedrooms and all common living areas
Check rooms and common living spaces for safety of residents
Assist in other tasks as needed
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or Equivalency
Experience working with elderly preferred
Valid NYS Driver's License in good standing
Physical 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, drive agency vehicle
Training in First Aid and CPR required
Successful completion of annual Physical and PPD
Hours:
Per Diem: availability for either Days (7am-3pm), Evenings (3pm-11pm) or Overnights (11pm-7am)
MERCY HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.