Weekend Hha Positions: Dementia Care | Nyc | $18.50-25/Hr

RENEWAL MEMORY PARTNERS: Experience and passion for helping others are key to our Care Partners' success.

We're seeking compassionate and reliable care partners for our dementia clients.

Availability: Weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun)- day or overnight

Location: New York City (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn generally)

Requirements:

• Bed-bound/wheelchair and transfers experience; Hoyer Lift experience, a plus
• Compassionate and patient nature
• Dementia/Alzheimer's experience preferred

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Come join our growing community of Care Partners who share this common purpose! At Renewal Memory Partners, we are dedicated to providing holistic, person-centered care to people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Our organization is also committed to providing affirming care to the LGBTQ community.

For all Care Partners of Renewal Memory Partners, we are proud to offer:

• Community: We understand that caring for older adults can be isolating at times, and we strive to build community among Care Partners through ongoing support groups, dynamic trainings, and virtual meet-ups.
• Professional Development: Through the Renewal Memory Institute, you will have access to best-in-class trainings offered by a multidisciplinary team of experts. You may also have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research studies through our partnerships with university and hospital-based teams.
• Competitive Compensation: At Renewal Memory Partners, we strive to offer top starting pay, plus a wide range of benefits.
• A Person-Centered Approach that Honors You: We celebrate both our clients and our Care Partners as diverse individuals, and actively learn about their hobbies, backgrounds, and interests. We thoughtfully match clients and Care Partners who can build genuine, authentic connections.

Responsibilities:

• Providing proactive companionship to older adults and people with chronic health conditions in their homes (e.g., discussing current events, creating artwork, reviewing photo albums).
• Planning activities outside the home and accompanying clients to keep them engaged with the world (e.g., trips to museums, concerts, plays, or the park).
• Escorting clients to doctors’ appointments.
• Running errands for clients (e.g., grocery shopping, sundries).
• Reminding clients to take their medications.
• Doing light exercise with clients (e.g., helping with stretching routine).
• Assisting clients in preparing meals.
• Performing light housekeeping, such as dusting, tidying, and laundry.

Qualifications:

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds including the creative arts and healthcare fields. Our employment is selective. Strong candidates possess:

• A passion for caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Prior experience working with this population is valued, but not required.
• An accredited high school diploma, though we prefer candidates with college degrees or those currently attending colleges or graduate schools.
• Deep empathy and patience.
• Flexibility, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Creativity and a positive, open-hearted approach.
• Strong composure under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust-based relationships with clients and their families.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $300 Referral Bonus for Care Partners and Clients
• Daily Pay – We understand your need
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Trainings
• Care Partner of the Month Awards – We celebrate you!
• 401(k) for Senior Care Partners
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24/7 Client Services Support
• 24/7 RN Support

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.50 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Would you be available to work weekends?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dementia care: 2 years (Required)
• Home care: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• HHA Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person