A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
Hospicare, a premiere payer, is now offering a CNA to HHA upgrade program upon hire. Must hold a current NYS CNA that can be verified through the Home Care Registry to be eligible. Please apply for more information.
Description:
Hospicare and Palliative Care Services of Cortland and Tompkins Counties is hiring a Certified HHA to provide compassionate, skilled care, to patients in our Hospice residence located on E. King Road in Ithaca. We offer very generous benefits including health care (including family coverage), dental and vision coverage, retirement match up to 4%, and tuition reimbursement for continuing education! We have a 0.8 FTE position available. These positions are overnights and benefit-eligible. Schedule is to be determined. Follows plan of care established by primary nurse. NYS Certified Home Health Aide Certificate OR current CNA. 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. .
Requirements:
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 patient and caregiver confidentiality. Has a Home Health Aide (HHA) Certificate in NYS. Has two (2) years experience in home care or as a CNA. (preferred) Has experience in hospice. (preferred) Our Hospice Residence facility is a beautiful space where residents and staff have views of our pond and landscaped grounds. Residence shifts have an RN, and CHHA, and volunteers, with a max case load of 6 total patients. At Hospicare, we believe that our patients and their families matter, and that our work is incredibly life-affirming, filling the hearts of our staff with the personal connection with each patient and the knowledge that all of us can live with dignity and care. We know there are many health care organizations hiring for positions, and we are committed to being the very best place to work in our region. Hospicare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion, or any other protected characteristic and we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. The CHHA's primary responsibility is providing direct personal care to patients. This position reports to the Residence Team Lead. Hospicare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
