Companion

Job Title:  Companion (Per Diem, Day/Evening)
Department:  Wolf Long Term Care | Demay
Location:  100 Sunset Drive, Newark, NY 14513
Hours Per Week:  Unlimited hours per week
Schedule:  Per diem - Day/Evening Shift- Mon-Fri Variable | two weekend shifts

Summary

Support Long Term Care staff and residents by providing residents with close direct observation or 1:1 supervision.  Will work under the direction of a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse.  Observation of residents include those who are at risk of harming themselves or others if left unattended.

Key Responsibilities

•    Follow the resident’s plan of care.
•    Observe for changes in condition and report findings to the appropriate nursing staff
•    Must be knowledgeable and adaptable to understanding and responding to the emotional and cognitive state of the resident.
•    Obtains verbal report from resident’s nurse and Interdisciplinary Care Team to include information regarding the resident’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special considerations. Obtains instruction from nurse or Interdisciplinary Care Team regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of resident if needed.
•    Maintaining documentation.
•    Maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
•    Adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and standards.
•    Maintains a safe and clean environment.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills

• N/A

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED

Desired Attributes:

•    Outstanding communication, listening, and observation skills.
•    Ability to respond quickly and appropriately.
•    Ability to work well together with others.
•    Professional appearance and proficient personal hygiene.
•    Undeterred by distressed or combative patients.
•    Available to work all shifts, over weekends, and holidays.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.10 - $19.50Newark14513

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.