Respite Home Health Aide

Respite Home Health Aide

Kenilworth, United States | Posted on 07/22/2021

The Respite Technician will assist the clients with daily livingactivities in the client’s home. Our Respite Technicians are dedicated and compassionate. This opportunity is a Part Time position with the opportunity for Full Time.

Who we are:

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides Comprehensive Youth and Family Support Services to primary caregivers of children and teens with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, an opportunity for restand relief, while engaging youth in therapeutic age-appropriate activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides one-on-one care to youth and young adults when primary caregiver is not available.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the client.
• Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client andother members of the household and establishes arelationshipwith client and family
• Aids with daily living, including personal care such as ambulationand personal hygiene assistance. Prepares and maintainsrecordsof client progress and services performed, reporting changesin client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Actively promotes client’s mental alertness throughinvolvement in activities of interest
• Performs housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, washingclothes and dishes, and running errands. Cares for individuals and families during periods ofincapacitation, family disruption, andconvalescence; providing companionship, personal care,and helpin adjusting to new lifestyles.
• Instructs or advises clients on issues such as householdcleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care.
• Attends in-service training as required by regulation
• Adheres to all Agency administrative and clinical policies and procedure
• Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team caring forthe client, to evaluate the client’s needs and plan for continuingservices.

Skills/Abilities:

• Must possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking skills, and close monitoringofclients.
• Minimum of three references required
• Must have an automobile and a valid driver’s license
• Must have proof of car insurance
• Pass a criminal background check including fingerprinting

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than two years or experience preferred.

Physical:

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending and lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.