About Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center:

As a preeminent health care provider, Sitrin is dedicated to providing compassionate, professional care, and continues to seek innovative solutions to meet the medical, social, behavioral, recreational, and support needs of those it serves with respect, dignity, and fiscal responsibility. Sitrin services include comprehensive medical rehabilitation, skilled nursing and respite care, a military rehabilitation program, residential care for individuals with developmental disabilities, dental services, child care, medically-affiliated adult day health care, assisted living, and affordable housing.

Job Description:

Position: Residence Counselor - Full-Time, Every Other Weekend

Location: Craig Street IRA, Gilmore Street IRA and Maple Street IRA available!

Supervisor: IRA Coordinator

Responsibilities and Duties:

Complete, assist, train or supervise individuals in the activities of daily living including various household tasks (cooking, laundry, cleaning etc.).

Facilitate recreational group activities for residents in the program and community ensuring resident participation.

Ensure that supervision levels of residents are maintained and followed at all times.

Attend to personal, self-care and other needs of the residents as needed must be able to lift or bear weight up to 100 lbs.

Transport residents to community activities in agency vehicle.

Work directly with the residents in the implementation of their Life Plan.

Assist therapeutic and nursing staff by providing hands on assistance or feedback whenever necessary.

Maintain written records of goals and resident interactions and reports on a daily basis.

Participate in cleaning and general maintenance of the residence, including organization, decorating, laundry, bed making and meal preparation etc.

Attended all trainings and staff meetings as directed by supervisor.

Perform any related duties requested by the supervisor.

Performs all duties according to the highest ethical and moral standards and in adherence with the facility's corporate compliance plan and all applicable governing laws.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

High-school diploma or equivalent required

6 month experience working in an OPWDD setting preferred

Ability to obtain and maintain OPWDD medication administration certification

Current NYS driver's license Approved Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and ability to drive agency vehicles

Must pass a criminal background check and drug test

Additional Information:

Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center Inc. endeavors to make applying for a position accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Department/Recruiter/Human Resources at 315-797-3114 or hr@sitrin.com.

Sitrin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in applying for the above position, please submit the following documents by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter describing your interest in this position

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