Respite Companion - In Home Respite Job Details Job Location 99 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd Suite 200, Garden City, NY, 11530 - Garden City, NY Position Type Part Time Education Level None Salary Range $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly Travel Percentage None Job Category 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: + Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate appropriately with elderly individuals.