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