Health and Wellness Aide

A Career at Little Flower

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. 

A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. If you’re looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team.  

General Statement of Duties:

Performs a variety of tasks to support the Health and Wellness Center. This includes assisting nursing staff with residents and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with maintaining the appointment calendar for the residents (includes scheduling and canceling appointments)
• Transports residents to medical appointments and psychiatric appointments on campus
• Assists in answering telephones.
• Assists with monitoring children while in infirmary and assists with crisis intervention when needed. Makes frequent rounds to assure safety.
• Assists children with activities of daily living as needed (grooming, hygiene, etc.)
• Ensures children in the Health and Wellness Center have appropriate clothing.
• Accompanies nurses to cottages when administering medications.
• Provides small food items for ill residents as needed.
• Escorts residents to/from the Health and Wellness Center from cottages/school
• Assists nursing staff with clerical and filing duties.
• Assists nurses with maintaining height and weight records for all residents.
• Maintains a clean and organized environment by emptying garbage cans, cleaning refrigerators/freezers and staff kitchen.
• Maintains cleanliness of Health and Wellness Center bedrooms and baths.
• Completes loads of laundry as needed.
• Maintains organization of closets and storage areas.
• Makes purchases of food and household supplies; maintains records accordingly including inventory and receipts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Valid NYS Drivers License
• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be able to pass agency pre-employment Fitness for Work exam which includes screening for the ability to lift at least 25lbs and provide physical intervention to residents in crisis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team.
• Experience maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Experience caring for children preferred.
• Experience maintaining basic records.
• Ability to understand and follow the laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the care and safety of children under the care of the Agency.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment such as stove and microwave.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Office, and other programs on the Intranet.

Salary : $32,000 - $43,600