REPORTS TO:  Program Manager

DEPARTMENT: Senior Support Services

HOURS:  P/T (10-19 hours – Flexible Schedule)

Salary: $15 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:          

High School Diploma, Good communication skills. Experience working with seniors preferred. Clean, valid NYS Driver’s License. Approval of: OIG, SAM, OMIG, background checks.

JOB FUNCTION:

Provide Respite care to the dependent adult on behalf of the caregiver.  Interact with individuals on a one to one basis and provide support including advocacy, companionship, socialization and daily living skills (i.e. light meal preparation, light housekeeping). Keep aging adults living in their homes as long as possible as opposed to long term care facilities.