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Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $18.25 - $21.85 Hourly Job Shift: Night DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYThe HHA is responsible to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the residents individual service plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors. As a HHA you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your designed dutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Administrative Functions:Documents all cares provided in EMRReports all changes in the residents condition to the LPNAgrees not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the AdministratorAgrees not to disclose residents protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure Reports any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facilitys information systemPersonnel:Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors (* CF)Cooperated with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents (*CF)Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shiftMeets with nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of servicesReports all complaints and grievances made by the resident (*CF)Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your supervisorReports known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator/Corporate Compliance OfficerEnsures that departmental computer workstations left unattended are property logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelinesPersonal Nursing Care Functions: Participates in and receive the nursing report for duty (*CF)Assists resident with all grooming tasks each shift, including but not limited to, oral/dental care, bathing, dressing, hair care, shaving, nail careAssists resident with bowel and bladder functions and any incontinence care, ensuring residents are dry (*CF)Assists in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, etc. as per ISP, using proper body mechanics. (*CF)Assists residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructedWeighs and measures residents as instructed (*CF)Answers residents calls as promptly as feasible, ensuring that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently (*CF)Assist with the care of a dying resident and provide post-mortem care as instructed (*CP)Making and changing bedsFood Service Functions:Prepares residents for meals (i,e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise beds, position tables, place clothing protectors or napkins, take to/from dining room, etc.) (*CF)Serves food trays. Assists with feeding as indicated (i.e., cutting foods, feeding, assist in dining room supervision, etc.) (*CF)Assists residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problems of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.)Assists with between meal and bedtime snacks (*CF) as requestedPerforms after meal care (i.e., remove trays, clean residents hands, face, clothing, take to bathroom, brush teeth, clean dentures, etc.)Checks rooms for food articles (i.e., food in proper container, unauthorized food items, etc.)Staff Development: Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a Home Health Aide (*CF)Attends and participates in scheduled orientation programs and activities Attends and participates in facility in-service training programs as instructedSafety and Sanitation:Washes hands before and after performing any service for the residentKeeps the nurses call system within easy reach of the resident (*CF)Immediately notifies the LPN of any resident leaving/missing from the facility (*CF)Follows established safety precautions in the performance of all dutiesReports any communicable or infectious disease to the Director of Nursing Services and/or to the Infection Control CoordinatorFollows established isolation precautions and procedures (*CF)Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies (e.g., gait belt, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents as per ISPReports missing/illegible labels and SDSs to your supervisorEquipment and Supply Functions:Uses only the equipment you have been trained to use in a safe mannerReports defective equipment to the LPNInforms the LPN of your equipment and supply needsResident Rights:Maintains the confidentiality of all residents care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information (*CF)Ensures that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect, knocking before entering room, ensuring privacy for all care provided (*CF)Reporting all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property (*CF)Honors the residents refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to your supervisorWorking Conditions:Works throughout the nursing system area (i.e. nurses stations, resident rooms, etc.), intermittently moving due to frequent interruptionsIs involved with residents , personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstancesIs subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitorsWorks beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily, when necessaryIs subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)Completes all required training and in-servicesAll other duties as assignedQualificationsGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honest and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgement and behaviors Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace Accepts and responds to constructive criticism Able to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendance QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or HSE An active and valid HHA certification required, current Nursing Assistant certification in New York State desired Proficiency with computers and standard office software Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the geriatric population
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 8/26/24
Overview
ArchCare Program:ArchCare Family Home Health Care
Overview:
ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling.
Benefits/Perks:
- Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
- Participation in 403 (b)
- Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
- Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym
- Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
The Home Health Aide is responsible for performing health related tasks and may also provide assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping and other related supportive tasks to a client in his/her home or facility under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Carries out the agency’s mission, philosophy, goals and objectives within guidelines of Agency policy and position function.
- Participates in the development and implementation of a realistic goal-oriented plan of care.
- Provides personal care and rehabilitative services and assists in activities of daily living as directed by the Director of Clinical Services or the supervising Registered Nurse.
- Follows care plan instructions as directed by Registered Nurse.
Salary: $18.55 per hour
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Current NYS DOH approved Basic Training in Home Health Aide/ Personal Care Aide OR Equivalency Exam or Competency Only Program in Home Health Aide Services
- Immediately
- Tarrytown, NY 10591
- 8/12/24
Overview
ArchCare Program: Family Home Health Care
Overview:
ArchCare cares for people ofallages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it –at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job.To us, it’s a privilege and our calling.
Benefits/Perks:
- Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
- Participation in 403 (b)
- Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
- Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym
- Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Develops, coordinated, facilitates, and implements orientation programs and other educational programs.
- Teaches the agency program curricula for Personal Care and/or Home Health Aide certification approved by the New York State Department of Health.
- Designs and implements mandatory class models for HHAs, PCAs and Nursing staff.
- Provides theory and practical instruction to the students.
- Prepares testing materials to evaluate students' performance.
- Supervise PCAs/HHAs performed skills on the job.
- Set-up and maintains accurate student records.
- Evaluates employee performance in relationship to all established standards, as well as the employee's professional development.
- Performs in-service within the DOH guidelines.
- Performs additional duties designated by the Director of Clinical Services/Vice President to achieve success of agency course program.
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities as required.
- Participate in evaluating overall position performance, goal setting and achievement, and performance improvement plan.
Job Type: Per Diem
Salary: $56-$59 per hour
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Current NYS Registered Nurse License
- 3 years of RN Clinical experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Immediately
- Tarrytown, NY 10591
- 8/5/24
POSITION: Mechanic
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Grounds
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for completing assigned tasks within the Properties Division. This person will maintain, repair and create training checklists and train staff on all motorized vehicles and equipment used by Mohonk Mountain House/Smiley Brothers, Inc. while maintaining a clean, organized, safe work area including storage facilities, shop areas and any assigned work areas.
Those motorized vehicles and equipment include, but not limited to, cars, trucks, trailers, tractors, construction equipment (dozers, loaders, etc), snowmobiles and trail groomers, small power equipment (pumps, mowers, etc) golf course equipment (reel mowers, aerators, etc) generators, etc used by SBI/Mohonk Mountain House.
This person will also assist the Parks department with snowplowing and other construction as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Repair and maintain all vehicles and equipment used by Smiley Brothers, Inc. Mohonk Mountain House.
· Inspect and survey all motorized vehicles and equipment monthly to determine need of repair or replacement.
· Have comprehensive knowledge on how to repair and troubleshoot gasoline, diesel, and battery operated vehicles.
· Keep up a system of vehicles/equipment records, including inventory of parts and preventative maintenance program.
· Have the basic knowledge of golf course maintenance equipment and the operation it is tasked for.
· Aid with the vehicle and equipment purchasing process.
· Maintain records of licenses and safety inspections of over the road vehicles/equipment.
· Keep an inventory of supplies needed, obtain quotes, prepare and track purchase requests and when supplies are low and need to be reordered.
· Maintain records and perform regular vehicle inspections coordinated with other departments monthly.
· Select, match and fabricate parts and materials required to complete assigned projects.
· Perform minor auto body repairs.
· Develop and maintain a good report with outside vendors, including: body shops, heavy equipment repair companies, light and heavy truck shops, part suppliers, and recovery/tow businesses.
· Use computer type system to keep track of vehicle/equipment services, repair, and condition.
· Demonstrate a solid understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems on equipment.
· Perform inventory control and maintain order of all parts and materials used in the repair and maintenance of SBI vehicles and equipment.
· Clearly communicate results of efforts completed and in progress daily.
· Use all types of power and hand tools safely.
· Read and comprehend technical manuals, diagrams and blueprints.
· Demonstrate ability to learn and utilize new methods, materials, procedures and systems.
· Drive automatic and standard transmission vehicles in a safe and legal manner.
· Assist with snow removal
· Be on call to work during all systems shutdown or repairs.
· Keep shop area clean, organized, presentable, and safe.
· Handle hazardous materials as needed in the course of normal operations in a safe and workman like manner in accordance with applicable regulations.
· Work in a manner that will not endanger oneself or others.
· Work in tight, close quarters and extreme heat and cold for extended periods of time.
· Prepare administrative reports in a clear, logical manner.
· Demonstrate proficiency with Windows-based operating systems and use software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
· Demonstrate organizational skills, proofreading skills, and produce well-written, error-free copies.
· Perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
· Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
· Lift up to 75 pounds from ground level to 3.5 feet and 20 pounds from ground level to overhead, and carry a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 15 miles per day.
· Reach with two hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
· See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
· See colors so as to recognize visual indicators.
· Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of people.
· Work under high pressure situations, maintaining good personal composure.
· Maintain a flexible schedule to fill the demands of the operation, ability to work on short notice 24 hours a day, 365 days per year and during inclement weather.
· Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
· Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
· Be neat, clean and well groomed; maintain a good professional image to our customers.
· Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
· Maintain a pleasant personality under trying conditions and circumstances to our customers and co-workers both.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
· Demonstrated experience with maintenance and repair of vehicles and construction equipment.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- New Paltz, NY 12561
- 7/31/24