Be part of something groundbreaking on Long Island!
Mercy Haven is proud to open Long Island's first Medical Respite Program this spring in Bay Shore. This 10-bed program will provide short-term, recuperative care for individuals experiencing homelessness or unstable housing who are recovering from or preparing for surgery.
This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to help people heal with dignity in a safe, supportive environment. Join our team and be part of this vital new initiative.
The Respite Support Staff provides assistance to recipient's nonclinical needs including providing minimal assistance with ADLs and conferring with recipients care team, providing a safe, supportive and clean environment for recipients in medical respite program
POSITION RESPONSIBILTIES
Provide general safe, supportive, environment for recipients in medical respite program
Monitoring and providing guidance to assist recipient in performing basic activities of daily living
Notify care team and Administrator of any changes or unusual conditions of recipients or of emergencies
Maintain knowledge of general whereabouts of each recipient, recording daily census and daily wellness checks
Prepare and serve 3 meals and 2 snacks per day
Daily cleaning of medical respite program
Launder linens of program
Observe, monitor and record recipients' conditions, including incident documentation
Conduct monthly fire drills as assigned
Adhere to Mercy Haven and DOH policies, procedures and regulations
All other relevant duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalency
Current or prior registration as a certified nurse assistant, home health aide, or personal care worker; or one year of experience in the provision of services to persons experiencing homelessness or adults residing in a facility subject to licensure and oversight by the Department, OPWDD, OMH, or OASAS
Electronic Health Record experience preferred
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
CPR and First Aide Certification required
Successful completion of annual Physical and PPD
POSITION RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Administrator
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday-Saturday 7am-3pm
Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm
PAY RATE: $18.50 per hour
LOCATION: Bayshore, NY
BENEFITS:
Learn more at mercyhaven.org!
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