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YAI

Cook/ Housekeeper-10001

New York, NY

$16.78/hr

YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the ... If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply ...

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Princeton, NJ · On-site

$220/day

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YAI

Cook / Housekeeper-10001

New York, NY · On-site

$17.50/hr

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Home Care Evolution

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Jarrettsville, MD · On-site

$2.2K/wk

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Live-In Caregiver

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$210/day

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YAI

Cook/Housekeeper-10001

New York, NY · On-site

$16.78/hr

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Akin Care Senior Services

Live-In Caregiver

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$210/day

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Iselin, NJ · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Opportunity for advancement Live-In Caregiver - 24-Hour In-Home Support- Male - Preferred Language ... Confidence with safe transfers and basic housekeeping/cooking. * Ability to lift 50 lbs and remain ...

Akin Care Senior Services

Live-In Caregiver

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$220/day

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Live In Caregiver

Pipersville, PA · On-site

$190 - $200/day

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Home Care Evolution

Live-In Caregiver

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Training & development LIVE IN CAREGIVER NEEDED WHO CAN COOK INDIAN FOOD OR IS INDIAN Benefits ... Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills * Ability to adhere to all health and ...

YAI

Full Time Cook/Housekeeper

Southaven, MS · On-site

$17.50/hr

Join our dynamic team performing cooking & housekeeping duties in a group home for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Location Medford Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (some ...

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Cook/ Housekeeper-10001

Cook/ Housekeeper-10001

YAI

New York, NY

$16.78/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

YAI rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

About the Position:
YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working and learning. YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of people we support and their families. YAI promotes a person centered approach by creating supports that cater to the specific needs of each person. Join our dynamic team as a support staff ensuring a clean and safe home environment. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for ensuring cleanliness and organization of the facility.


Mission Statement:
YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position.

Location:

  • Flushing, Queens

Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday, 7am - 12pm

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining Professionalism and Punctuality

  • Taking Ownership/ Accountability

  • Being Flexible: Job responsibilities may change based on needs

  • Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations

  • Using effective communication skills & time management skills

  • Being a member of a highly effective team 

  • Ensuring maintenance upkeep and safety based on facility/ program structure

  • Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position as well as applying skills

  • Ensuring health, wellness and safety

  • Understanding when to contact an administrator for support

  • Building Positive relationships

  • Cooking and preparing meals according to dietary needs

  • Sweeping and mopping floors

  • Dusting furniture and other fixtures

  • Vacuuming carpets and area rugs

  • Cleaning kitchen appliances/refrigerator

  • Cleaning and organizing kitchen cabinets

  • Discarding expired foods

  • Emptying trash receptacle/bags

  • Other cleaning responsibilities if the need arises

Education and Experience:

  • Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus

  • Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions

  • Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills

  • Willing to take initiative

  • Highly flexible personality type

Benefits:

  • DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Medical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (for full-time positions)

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

  • 403(b) retirement with employer match

  • Life insurance and long-term disability

  • Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more!

Compensation:

  • $16.78/hour to $16.78/hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal  Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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YAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) community since its founding in 1957 at a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD. Operating in New York State, northern New Jersey, and California, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people of all ages in the I/DD community today.

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Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

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