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Axzons Home Health Care
Home Health Aide HHA/PCA Smithtown
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What they do
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.
$36,653 / year median in New York
+18% projected growth
Job Description
HHA/PCA Job Description HHA/PCA.
Job Summary:
This position is for a 12 hour day or night shift, HHA/PCA position in Smithtown , NY . Personal care services may include but are not limited to: assistance with nutrition and diet activities such as shopping and meal preparation; performance of household services such as changing bed linens, making beds, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, dusting and vacuuming rooms, shopping for essential supplies; assistance with basic personal care such as bathing, grooming, bathroom and/or bedpan routines, walking, transferring from bed to chair or wheelchair; and assistance with self-administration of medications. Male/Female HHA/PCA needed in Smithtown , NY for in-person position immediately.Duties:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients
- Remind for medication under the direction of healthcare professionals
- Perform light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
- Document patient care services accurately and timely
- Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality
- Assist with medical documentation and record keeping
Experience:
- Prior experience in caregiving or home health aide roles required
- Familiarity with working in homecare setting or similar healthcare settings
- Ability to lift and move patients safely, ability to use hoyer lift.
- Must either work a day or a night shift. Maximum number of shifts available to one caregiver is 3.
- Experience in providing care to individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus
Requirements:
- Valid current HHA/PCA Certification.
- Authorized to work in USA
- Two professional references.
- Valid Current annual physical with updated immunizations.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
: There is a zero-tolerance policy for the acts below.- Smoking, drinking using any form of addictive consumables in patient's home.
- Being on personal phone at patient's home while working, other than an emergency which must be explained.
- Unprofessional behavior of any kind either with patient or with the staff at Axzons.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.00- $20.