CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide - Home Care (Vehicle Required)

Loretto•Village of North Syracuse, NY

17d•$22 - $24

About The Position

PACE of CNY is hiring community-based Certified Home Health Aides to provide care to participants in their homes and/or at the Day Center. The role supports PACE of CNY’s managed long-term care program, which aims to help older adults remain in their homes or communities as long as possible, maximize their independence, and enrich their quality of life. Work-related travel is reimbursed for mileage. The position pays $21.52–$23.64 per hour.

Requirements

Must have a reliable personal vehicle and proof of an active New York State driver’s license.
Current New York State certification as a Home Health Aide, or willingness to train to become certified.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Successful completion of physical capability requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist participants with activities of daily living by providing direct personal care and homemaker services at home and/or at the Day Center.
Promote optimal health by assisting with the development, provision, and revision of participants’ Plans of Care.
Assist with meals by serving and feeding participants and cleaning up after meals.
Monitor participants’ health, note changes in physical or emotional health, and communicate this information to the Nurse and Interdisciplinary Team.
Follow the Plan of Care by recording and monitoring participants’ self-administered medications and assisting by retrieving and opening containers only.