In-service Instructor - RiseBoro : Job Details

Job Details Job Location: 535 BUSHWICK AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $56.10 - $56.10 Hourly Job Shift: Day Shift Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Registered Nurse will conduct in-service classes for Home Health Aides (HHAs), following DOH & OMIG guidelines for a Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA). Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Assess HHAs in the classroom at the start of the class making sure they are in uniform, in proper shoes, have nails of proper length, and wearing masks
• Initiate a good environment to promote teaching, taking time to explain topics
• Supervise HHAs use of Durable Medical Equipment while demonstrating proper body mechanics
• Able to review the material and present it in a knowledgeable, concise manner
• Able to grade all exams, and give tutorials to students that are having difficulty grasping the topics
• Educate HHAs about standard precautions, OSHA, health maintenance, and disease prevention.
• Other related duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated experience working in home health care preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Excellent assessment skill
• Excellent organizational & time-management skills
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of database entry and email i.e. Outlook
• Skilled in interpersonal relationships
• Excellent documentation skills, ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to carry out instructions and teach home health aides
• Ability to teach various topics and produce lesson plans
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certified
• Commitment to RiseBoro's mission, vision, and values
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Demonstrated commitment/passion for serving the elderly and/or supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and/or bias (i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• NYS licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional Nurse required
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in home health care preferred