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  • Patient Care Coordinator
    Patient Care Coordinator
    7 days ago
    $17–$18 hourly
    Full-time
    New Springville, Staten Island

    Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in our adult day programs. As a DSP, you will empower individuals to lead self-directed lives and become valued, active members of their communities. · Location: All Five Boroughs · Job Type: Per-Diem (with potential to become Full-Time with Full Benefits based on performance) · Pay Rate: $17 · Schedule: Monday-Friday Saturday/Sunday All shifts available as well. Responsibilities: · Support individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives and becoming active members of their communities. • Encourage behaviors that promote inclusion and community participation., • Assist individuals in identifying and utilizing formal and informal supports within their community, including family, friends, and social networks., • Provide direct training and support within the day program, empowering individuals to make informed choices., • Collaborate with individuals, families, and the team to develop and implement Person-Centered plans that focus on strengths, preferences, and goals., • Experience personal of professional working with individuals with disabilities preferred., • Knowledge of Home and Community-Based Waiver services is a plus., • Understanding of Person-Centered Planning., • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing., • Flexibility to meet the scheduling needs of individuals., • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families, staff, and community agencies.

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  • Home Help Aide (HHA)
    Home Help Aide (HHA)
    25 days ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Union

    For more information: Find us on Google! Position Summary: The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides personal care and support services to clients in their homes under the supervision of a licensed nurse or healthcare professional. The HHA assists clients with daily living activities, promotes comfort and safety, and helps maintain a clean and healthy environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:, • Bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene, • Toileting and incontinence care, • Mobility assistance and transfers, • Assist with meal preparation and feeding, if necessary, • Monitor and report changes in the client’s physical, emotional, or mental condition, • Take and record vital signs as assigned, • Provide medication reminders (as permitted by state regulations), • Perform light housekeeping duties related to client care, • Accompany clients to appointments or errands if required, • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided, • Follow care plans and agency policies, • Ensure client safety and confidentiality at all times Qualifications: • Valid Home Health Aide (HHA) certification (as required by state), • High school diploma or equivalent (preferred), • CPR certification (preferred or required per agency policy), • Previous caregiving experience (preferred but not required), • Ability to lift, transfer, and assist clients safely, • Reliable transportation (if travel required), • Strong communication and interpersonal skills Skills & Competencies: • Compassionate and patient demeanor, • Dependable and punctual, • Ability to work independently, • Strong observation skills, • Respect for client dignity and privacy Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25–50 lbs, • Ability to assist with transfers and mobility

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