Respite Worker

Part-time

Westchester Jewish Community Services

White Plains, NYPart-time$17/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$17/hr
Location
White Plains, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Westchester Jewish Community Services is hiring a Respite Worker. Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) seeks a part-time, in-person Respite Worker (Consultant) to provide companionship and support for the frail elderly in Westchester County, NY through Project Time-out. This role involves engaging clients in various activities and assisting with daily needs.

Key focus areas include Providing stimulating companionship, supervision, and socialization, Preparing meals, if needed, and Taking the client for a walk, helping with exercises, accompanying on errands, or a medical appointment, if appropriate.

Successful candidates bring HS Diploma or GED. Important skills include Communication, Reading, Writing, Following Verbal Directions, Following Written Directions, and Interpersonal Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationReadingWritingFollowing Verbal DirectionsFollowing Written DirectionsInterpersonal SkillsPatienceKindnessDependabilityMaintaining Confidentiality

Qualifications

Proficiency in English or Client's Primary LanguageHS Diploma or GED

Full job description

White Plains, NY, US

Salary: $17.00 Hourly

Overview:

Join Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) as a part-time, in-person Respite Worker (Consultant). This role involves providing companionship and support for the frail elderly in Westchester County, NY through Project Time-out..

Compensation is $17.00/hour.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Providing stimulating companionship, supervision, and socialization.

  • Preparing meals, if needed.

  • Taking the client for a walk, helping with exercises, accompanying on errands, or a medical appointment, if appropriate.

  • Engaging in activities such as playing cards, games, crafts, and looking at photos.

  • Reading to clients, listening to music, and watching television together.

  • Report any unusual events or problem to the family and to Project Time-Out.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in communicating, reading, and writing in English or the client's primary language

  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including patience, kindness, and dependability

  • Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality

  • HS Diploma or GED

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