Respite Worker - Hempstead, NY, US
Job Information
Job Order ID :
NY1496464
# of Positions :
20
Minimum Education Level :
High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required :
1 year
Salary :
$18.00 - $28.00 hourly
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
varies
Hours per week:
Not Specified
Job Description
Job Description:
Respite Workers/Caregiver Family Service Providers At OTI Community Services our main focus has been to provide a brand of quality care and services to the families in our communities. As an organization, we believe that effectual change starts in the doing, and in our work, we strive to maintain that level of understanding in execution. If you are an individual with a similar passion for people, looking to work flexible hours this may be the right fit for you.
We are seeking a dedicated Respite Worker to assist us with Participants enrolled at our facility. You will be responsible for consulting with Participants and determining their needs, developing care plans, coordinating/providing planned respite activities, and working with the care team to evaluate interventions.
Locations: Long Island, Queens
The successful applicant will display a compassionate nature' be knowledgeable about health care practices, be open and willing to work in participants' homes and provide exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities:
* Develop a care plan for participants on caseload to address their personal health care needs.
* Assist the care team with developing and assessing health interventions.
* Attend trainings and courses to keep abreast of new developments in health care.
* Treat Participants with empathy and respect and represent OTI in professional manner.
* Comply with organizational guidelines and health care laws and regulations.
Qualifications: Level I- High School Diploma; 1 year of experience working with children and families, preferably children with special needs.
Level II- An Associate's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services or other related field; Bachelor's degree preferred. Two years of experience working with children and families, preferably children with special needs.
Job Type: Level I: Pay: $18.00-$23.00 per hour based on experience.
Level II: $20.00 to $28.00 per hour based on experience.
Multiple Locations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications
Company Information
Name :
OTI Community Services
Application Information
Email :
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