Community Service Worker (NC)

- Provide health related tasks under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse in a way that is consistent with overall

participant safety and accepted standards of participant care. 

- Assist the participant with the use of medical equipment and self-administered medication as prescribed.

- Assess, record and report participants condition as needed including pulse, temperature, BP, signs of discomfort, etc. 

- Assist with nutritional and fluid intake, documenting and notifying nurses on dietary preferences.  - Establishing positive rapport with the participants and ensuring confidentiality. 

- Provides supervision, companionship and care to individuals with physical and/or cognitive impairment and assist in socialization and recreational activities. 

- Knowledge of medical instruments and administration of care, common safety hazards and organizational policies regarding patient care. 

- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and communicate clearly. 

- May perform ambulation and transfer activities under direction.   

- Approved NY State HHA Training Program or equivalent 

- First Aid Certification required 

 

Education:  - High School Diploma/GED