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Respite Worker

Westchester Jewish Community Services
White Plains, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2025

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. 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
  • At least 17 years of age
  • Why join Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)?

    Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. Across every division, WJCS employees are connected by their shared values and commitment to helping those in need.

    We are dedicated to ensuring dignity and respect for all employees in an inclusive and safe environment that values diversity, experience, and merit. We are committed to racial justice and equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, class, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity differences-for employment, professional development, and advancement for qualified individuals.

    WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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