Job Information
Resource Center for Independent Living Companion Care Aide - In Home in Utica, New York
Companion Care Aide
Starting Pay Rate: $17.55 per hour
Status: Per-Diem / Non-exempt
Purpose: To ensure that participants of the Many Hearts Companion Care Program at RCIL receive services tailored to their wants/needs.
Job Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to preform the following in accordance to the consumer’s approved plan:
Provide personal care
Provide stimulating, person-centered and engaging activities
Assist with transportation, running errands with or for the participant
Assist with scheduling medical and/or social appointments
Reminders to take medication
Meal planning and/or preparation, light household tasks, assist with home activities
Providing companionship and engage in meaningful conversation
Emotional support including talking with and listening to participant with respect, being nonjudgmental, showing care and compassion
Provide assistance to the participant to remains safe in their home through observation, and assistance with tasks
Keep accurate daily notes for all services provided
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Reading and writing in English, basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office
Good interpersonal, communication and active listening skills
Maintain confidentiality of all consumer and work related information
Must have flexibility in adapting to new situations, sensitive to the needs of others, reliable and able to handle emergencies.
The ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions in the approved plan.
Must have adequate verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish effective relationships, responsiveness to working with the elderly population, ability to prepare accurate daily notes.
Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle with valid auto insurance
Must be at least 18 years old
Education and Experience:
A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Experience working with the elderly population preferred however, training will be provided by Many Hearts Companion Care at RCIL
Benefits:
401K with up to 10% employer investment
NYS paid sick leave, vacation
Additional benefits available
Travel Required: Yes
Location: Oneida County, NY
RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.
RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.