Certified Home Health Aide (Caregiver), ElderOne (Part-Time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, NY

32d • $19 - $20

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Candidates must meet one of the following:
• Active Home Health Aide (HHA) certification
• HHA with a lapse of more than two years of employment (must complete written exam and 1-day HHA Skills Competency Class within 30 days of hire)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) willing to complete a written exam and 1-day HHA Skills Competency Class within 30 days of hire
• Out-of-state HHA or Nurse Aide training with documented competency evaluation
• Nursing student (Fundamentals of Nursing completed within the past 24 months)
• U.S. Military-trained medic or medical technician

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience working with the frail elderly population
• 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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED