Counselor Respite
3 months ago
Type: Perm/Full-Time
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Sun-Thurs 9am-5pm
Job Summary:
The Counselor is responsible for providing personal care services to patients who are in need of assistance with their activities of daily living and/or other support services.
Duties include personal care, grooming, meal preparation, cooking accompanying to medical appointments, light housekeeping/cleaning, run errands and more.
Job Duties:
Assess clients' substance abuse, health, mental health, and other care needs; recommend internal and external referrals;
Provide individual and group counseling;
Prepare psycho-socials;
Facilitate psycho-education groups in relapse prevention, health literacy, and navigating mental health and substance abuse systems, etc. for residents their family and/or support networks;
Provide Comprehensive Case Management services;
Assist clients in improving and maintaining self-care, interpersonal, and vocational skills
Assist clients in achieving housing stability
Assist in the management of discharge planning; engage and support clients 90 days post discharge;
Manage client documentation, provide program narrative and/or statistical reports as needed;
Participate in ongoing QI and program evaluation activities
Assists clients with activities of daily living, recreation/leisure and personal care
Documents electronic information accurately and in a timely fashion
Completes with daily household maintenance, housekeeping and special projects
Ensures adequate supervision of consumers, including "if your shift replacement does not arrive, you are expected to remain on shift at your worksite until a suitable replacement staff has been located and arrives to replace you.
Works with and shows respect for employees, supervisors, vendors and clients
Communicates effectively with others at work verbally and in writing, using the primary spoken language of clients in the home whenever possible
Administers medications without errors (as requested)
Reads and follows company policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating.
Help clients take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises.
Complete client's shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary.
Job Requirements:
Associates degree required, High School Diploma and related experience may be considered.
CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention certification
At least one-year experience providing home health aide services.
Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses or challenging behaviors
At least one-year experience with utilizing electronic medical record systems
One year of relevant community-based residential or social service agency experience
Knowledge of basic medical skills and tasks, relevant trainings presented by NYSDOH
Knowledge of New York State Home Care Curriculum, laws, regulations, and codes
Ability to access patients' vitals and properly document readings
Ability to work with integrity, demonstrative compassion and pay attention to detail
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English
Proficiency with office software Google and Microsoft Office Suites
Works effectively as a team member with other members of department and agency leaders
Please email: tyler.chase@hcmmi.com
Salary is up to $40,000 a year
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