Certified Home Health Aide (Nights)

•This position requires either a NYS Home Health Aide Certificate OR a current Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate. Hospicare now offers an upgrade program upon hire.•The Home Health Aide (HHA)'s primary responsibility is providing direct personal care for patients. This position reports to the Residential Nurse on duty. Job duties of a Home Health Aide (HHA): Follows plan of care established by primary nurse. Reports changes in patient's condition to the on-duty Residence Nurse or patient's Primary Nurse as appropriate. Keeps an up-to-date record of care given to be submitted for incorporation into the patient's records. Performs procedures, taught by supervising staff within the scope of their certification. Helps patient in performing exercises prescribed by professional personnel. Maintains safe conditions in the Residence and reports any unsafe conditions to Residential Nurse. Bathes patient and provides personal hygiene care. Makes bed and performs other tasks to provide a suitable environment for patients. Prepares meals and feeds patient when necessary. Performs light housekeeping tasks essential for a safe/healthy environment. Provides temporary respite for family care-givers during assigned work time. Attends required in-service programs. Attends team planning meetings as appropriate. Repositioning of patient, moderate lifting, etc. is required. Transporting/moving equipment, stocking supplies, etc. is required. Able to push or pull 50 pounds and lift 50 pounds with assistance. Requirements of a Home Health Aide (HHA): Has a basic understanding and commitment to the hospice concept of care. Able to work as a team member and take supervision effectively. Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family information. Able to relate well to terminally ill patients and their families. Able to work with diverse groups of people. Maintains client confidentiality. Holds a current Certified Home Health Aide credential in NYS OR a current CNA and Hospicare will pay for the HHA Upgrade upon hire. This position is a 0.8 FTE, 3 pm - 11 pm shift only, benefit eligible position. Hospicare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $21.25 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

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License/Certification:

Certified Home Health Aide (Required)

Work Location:

In person