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.
Seeking Home Health Aides Become Part of the Sunshine Homecare Family - Where You're Valued, Supported, and Truly Cared For! Looking for a workplace that treats you like family? At Sunshine Homecare, we believe in creating an environment where our team members feel valued, supported, and empowered. We're not just coworkers - we're a family, united by our commitment to providing compassionate, exceptional care to our clients.
Essential Job Duties:
Assist clients with personal care duties such as bathing, grooming, feeding, and scheduling appointments, turning and positioning Support clients with transfers, ambulation, and prescribed exercises as directed by a Home Care Nurse. Observe and report vital signs and symptoms as instructed by Home Care NurseRecord weight, check pulse, temperature, respiration rate, and track food/fluid intake and output when directed by home care companyPrepare modified diets as ordered by Home Care Nurse Maintain accurate records of services provided, client conditions, and progress. Ensure a safe and healthy environment by following asepsis standards and procedures. Maintain client and family confidentiality at all times.
Qualifications:
Completion of a New York State Department of Health-approved Home Health Aide training program or enrollment in an approved trainee program under RN supervision. Minimum age of 18 years. Ability to read and write in English. Physical examination meeting NYS Department of Health requirements for Home Health Care Workers. Annual submission of compliance documents (physical, QuantiFERON or PPD test, chest x-ray if required, TB questionnaire).2 Forms of ID Completion of 12 hours of in-service training annually.
Compensation:
$19.65-$20.63 per hour
Benefits:
Caribou Perks/E-Gift Cards 401
K Retirement Pension Flexible Schedule Professional Development AssistanceHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance Flexible Schedule Options:
4-hour shifts that can be clustered with another nearby case to make a full days work if neededMorning/Day shifts
A Family-Oriented Environment - You're more than just an employee; you're part of a team that truly cares about your well-being and success. Commitment to Professional Growth - We support your journey to build skills, expand knowledge, and advance your career. Essential job duties listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the task responsibilities and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested. Sunshine Homecare Services is an equal opportunity employer. Sunshine Homecare Services is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
