Community Service Worker

Overview: 

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling. 

Benefits/Perks: 

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays. 
• Participation in 403 (b) 
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance 
• Discounted membership: Plum Benefits
• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars 

Responsibilities: 

Provide health related tasks under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse in a way that is consistent with overall participant safety and accepted standards of participant care. 

• Assist the participant with the use of medical equipment and self-administered medication as prescribed. 
• Assess, record and report participants condition as needed including pulse, temperature, BP, signs of discomfort, etc. 

• Assist with nutritional and fluid intake, documenting and notifying nurses on dietary preferences. 
• Establishing positive rapport with the participants and ensuring confidentiality. 
• Provides supervision, companionship and care to individuals with physical and/or cognitive impairment and assist in socialization and recreational activities. 
• Knowledge of medical instruments and administration of care, common safety hazards and organizational policies regarding patient care. 
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and communicate clearly. 

• May perform ambulation and transfer activities under direction. 

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17 - $18 per hour

Qualifications: 

• Approved NY State HHA Training Program or equivalent 
• First Aid Certification required 

Education: 

• High School Diploma/GED