Companion Care Aide - In Home

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.