Long Island Care Center has Per diem opportunities for Speech-Language Pathologists

Candidates must possess a valid New York State License to practice Speech Language Pathology as well as CCC’s (Certificate of Clinical Competence). Clinical Fellows will not be considered at this time.

Our SLP is responsible for the assessment of patients: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Speech-Language Pathologist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.

As well, the Speech-Language Pathologist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for the state of NY
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide the best patient-centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

Salary: $60.00 per hour

Salary: Up to $30.76 per hour

Long Island Care Center, NY is actively Part-time Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

Shifts available: 7-3, 3-11, 11-7

1199 Union Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• 1199 benefits package for full and part-time staff
• Paid Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Paid Sick
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Service
• Paid Uniform Allowance
• Pension Benefits
• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Optical
• Life Insurance
• Union Representation
• Training/Education Benefits
• Childcare Benefits
• Overtime Pay after 36.25 hours (full time, after 7.5 hours/day)

We also have weekend shifts available

The successful Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA candidate will have the flexibility to weekends, some holidays.

Responsibilities and Duties

Under the supervision of the Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA provides assistance to the professional nursing staff in order to meet the personal needs and comfort of the resident. Duties will include bathing, oral care, incontinence care, ambulation, activities, administering nourishment, and some minor treatments as assigned.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES of the Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA:

• General knowledge of the health care needs of geriatric residents.
• General knowledge of Infection Control practices and Procedures including Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions
• General knowledge of assisted feeding, nourishment, and accurate record keeping.
• General knowledge of ADL’s and psychological needs of the geriatric resident.
• Knowledge of taking vital signs and weights and recording of the same.
• Ability to cooperate with personnel from all departments; remain levelheaded during emergencies and treat resident information as confidential materials

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA:

• Observes residents and reports any unusual condition, accident or incident to nurse.
• Assists in any accident and incident investigations.
• Participates in informal/formal resident care meetings.
• Performs duties as instructed by written assignment which includes resident care to be provided i.e. activities of daily living, grooming and hygiene, transferring ambulation, ROM and proper body alignment, transporting to activities and scheduled appointment
• Assists with serving meals, feeding residents and meal documentation
• Maintains orderly resident rooms and assures that the call cord is within easy reach of the resident at all times.
• Makes rounds on assigned residents at the beginning of each shift and at least every hour thereafter.
• Care for clean and soiled linen.
• Assists in the orientation of training of new C.N.A.’s on the floor as necessary.
• Attends all required In-service training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary: $24.65 per hour

Job type: Part-time

Schedule: Every other weekend required