Resident Companion Services - Per Diem Honeoye Falls, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1000+Pine+Trail+Honeoye+Falls+NY+USA+14472) Apply Description Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission: We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge… Life. Inspired Every Day. Recreation Specialist - Per Diem Starting Pay Rate: $17.15/hourly (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position.) Resident Companion Services will provide companion services, non-medical assistance, and support to help the resident thrive safely, comfortably and independently in their own apartment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS + Personal laundry as needed. + Serve/prepare meals. + Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities. + Encourage socialization among residents. + Carry out pet care tasks, as needed. + Grocery shopping. + Errands. + Housekeeping duties as assigned by resident. + Companionship/social interaction. + Communicate all pertinent information to other staff. + Work cooperatively with other staff. + Treat all residents with dignity and respect. + Reminders - meals, activities, hygiene or medication. + Complete companion care service requests, documenting all tasks and important information. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: + Strong team approach to working with other staff. Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license with clean driving record. EDUCATION: + Must possess high school diploma or equivalent with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th grade level or higher. EXPERIENCE: + Experience or interest in working with older adults. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performing duties of this job requires lifting, bending, walking and standing. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Episcopal Seniorlife Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer