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Certified Personal Care Aide
Status
Part time
Description
At Home Independent Care, Inc.
The purpose of this position is to provide discrete oversight and supervision by coordinating personal care for individuals and providing hands-on care in homes. Duties for this position are, but not limited to, assist individuals with housekeeping tasks, provide accurate and timely documentation of tasks rendered for the customer, provide timely and complete assignment sheets and progress notes to the agency, and assist with personal hygiene tasks (including but not limited to: dressing, feeding, nutrition, and environmental support functions, bathing, grooming, toileting, walking, transfer, skin care, turning and positioning, and other assistance as needed).
Location- Multiple Locations
Requirements- High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of six months’ experience working in a home care setting within the current year. Reliable transportation for daily travel, New York State Driver License and acceptable driving record are required. Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. Must meet the background and medical requirements of the program prior to hire.
Knowledge and Skills- Knowledge of Traumatic Brain Injury, Elderly and Aging, cultural diversity, and disability issues. Ability to effectively communicate changes in the consumer’s condition to immediate supervisor as well as ability to identify care and quality concerns.
Hourly Wage- $12.36/hr., $12.86/hr. after six (6) months
How to Apply:
Recruiting Contact:
Nate Discavage
315-797-4642 ext.2992
ndiscavage@rcil.com
A hard copy of your resume and cover letter may also be forwarded to: RCIL, P.O. Box 210, Utica, NY 13503-0210, Attention: Recruitment or recruiting@rcil.com.
It is the policy of RCIL to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodations to fully participate in the interview process, please contact the HR Recruiter at 315-797-4642. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a person’s disability.
RCIL promotes a scent/chemical free environment. To support this effort, we ask that all applicants refrain from wearing scented products while in its office.
RCIL is an equal opportunity employer. All persons—including people with disabilities; elders; women; and people of racial and ethnic minority—are encouraged to apply.
It is RCIL’s policy and agency standard that all employees participate in advocacy for Civil Rights and Agency activates. Apply today to make a difference!
RCIL believes that every one of us is entitled to equality and human dignity. We promote and achieve excellence through consumer-controlled, self-directed services. As one of the largest independent living centers in the nation, RCIL is also at the forefront of the disability rights movement.
What makes RCIL different?
We welcome and appreciate diversity in all forms. We know from experience that one size does not fit all.
Our staff are creative, self-starters who build relationships and juggle multiple priorities: independent, yet able to work on a team of dedicated individuals.
Rather than being expected to keep quiet and surrender to barriers within the human service system, our staff are urged to rock the boat, start debate, and to make positive change. To achieve that end, employees are expected to advocate, regardless of position.
Our leadership, reputation and significant presence throughout New York State enables us to offer career opportunities and experiences that are ample enough to meet career goals and your dreams.
RCIL employment is synonymous with growth. Our employees can expect to sharpen their talents, and embrace new capabilities and challenges.
Because we look to attract the very best, we are committed to offering competitive compensation, promotional opportunities, rewards, and benefits packages.
We look forward to speaking with you!
How to Apply For A Position
The quickest way to apply for a job opening is to apply on-line. Cover letters and resumes may be submitted to recruiting@rcil.com or mailed to the address below:
Attn: Human Resources
Resource Center for Independent Living
P.O. Box 210
409 Columbia St.
Utica, NY 13503-0210
For assistance with the online application process please email: websupport@rcil.com
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