• Respite Worker

    Westchester Jewish Community Services (White Plains, NY)


    Overview:

    Join Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) as a part-time, in-person Respite Worker (Consultant). This role involves providing companionship and support for the frail elderly in Westchester County, NY through Project Time-out..

     

    Compensation is $16.50/hour.

    Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

    + Providing stimulating companionship, supervision, and socialization.

    + Preparing meals, if needed.

    + Taking the client for a walk, helping with exercises, accompanying on errands, or a medical appointment, if appropriate.

    + Engaging in activities such as playing cards, games, crafts, and looking at photos.

    + Reading to clients, listening to music, and watching television together.

    + Report any unusual events or problem to the family and to Project Time-Out.

    Qualifications:

    + Proficiency in communicating, reading, and writing in English or the client's primary language

    + Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions

    + Strong interpersonal skills, including patience, kindness, and dependability

    + Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality

    + HS Diploma or GED

     

    WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER