Syosset- Pickwick Dr. location

Sat & Sun 7a-3p

16 hrs per week

 

The pay scale for this position is $15.00-$16.00 in consideration of experience

Citizens offers a variety of residential supports based upon the level of support and supervision required by each person to include Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA’s) and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF’s).

Qualifications:

 High School Diploma or equivalent required Valid New York State Driver’s License that is also qualified in accordance with agency’s insurance standards Successful completion and maintenance of AMAP status Ability to communicate and understand written and oral directives/information  Excellent team player with a positive attitude.

 

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

Practices and promotes Citizens mission statement in every interaction.  Supports people to live the life they choose Provide ongoing support to people in becoming active participants in every aspect of their lives (i.e., self-care routines to include feeding, showering, dressing and diapering), health, safety, household chores, socialization and overall well being) and to ensure that a high quality of life is maintained Ensures a safe and clean home by providing support to people to assist them with the completion of household chores and by participating in said household chores as needed.  Successfully completes and maintains AMAP certification and assists people supported with medication administration according to the AMAP policy and procedures Supports people in preparing meals by teaching concepts such as diet adherence, portion control and cooking skills.