Description
SUMMARY
As a Certified Home Health Aide (HHA), you will provide care to clients in their home, following their plan of care. You make a positive difference each and every day by demonstrating care and compassion to our patients.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Cayuga County
DEPARTMENT: Home Care
SCHEDULE: Day/Evening
ATTRIBUTES
Compassionate, patient focused and dependable professional
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Exceptional documentation and communication skills
Ability to read, write and speak English, ability to follow verbal and written instructions
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by completing all activities listed in the care plan; collaborate with Community Health Nurse/Therapist; perform various activities such as personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation and errands
Communication. Maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress; communicate with office and supervisory staff regularly
Documentation. Accurately and completely document client care on activity sheet
Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, HIPPA regulations, local, state, federal requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)
- HHA - Home Health Aide certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $17.60 - $19.50
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.