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Respite Companion - In Home Respite

EAC Network • Part-time • Garden City, New York • 11m ago

Job Details

99 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd Suite 200, Garden City, NY, 11530 - Garden City, NY

Part Time

None

$16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

None

Nonprofit - Social Services

Respite Companion

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Respite Companion to work part time for its In-home respite program.

The Respite Companion position is a non-exempt position paying $16 per hour for up to 6 hours per week. Position is available immediately and has flexible days/hours. The office is located in Hempstead, NY and the role reports to the program's Coordinator.

Primary Purpose of Job:

To provide "time off" for the caregiver of a home-bound elderly person.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Participate in orientation and in-service workshops.
Provide supervision and companionship on an individual basis to elderly persons.
Assist care recipient with everyday routines such as eating, walking and light exercise.
Submit records and time sheets on a timely basis.
Report any problems which affect service to the Sr. Director or Program Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: