Community Service Worker

Responsibilities: 

• Provide health related tasks under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse in a way that is consistent with overall participant safety and accepted standards of participant care. 
• Assist the participant with the use of medical equipment and self-administered medication as prescribed. 
• Assess, record and report participants condition as needed including pulse, temperature, BP, signs of discomfort, etc. 
• Assist with nutritional and fluid intake, documenting and notifying nurses on dietary preferences. 
• Establishing positive rapport with the participants and ensuring confidentiality. 
• Provides supervision, companionship and care to individuals with physical and/or cognitive impairment and assist in socialization and recreational activities. 
• Knowledge of medical instruments and administration of care, common safety hazards and organizational policies regarding patient care. 
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and communicate clearly. 
• May perform ambulation and transfer activities under direction.

Qualifications: 

• Approved NY State HHA Training Program or equivalent 
• First Aid Certification required 

Education: 

• High School Diploma/GED