(CHHA) Certified Home Health Aide
About The Position
NEW HIGHER WAGES - UP TO $22.49/HR! Loretto is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate candidates to work at one of our Assisted Living facilities as a CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide). If you are not already certified, paid training is available! Assisted Living's Home Health Aide positions are located at 1 building, therefore, your own vehicle is not always required. Some locations are located on the bus route. Locations that are not easily accessible by the bus route, include North Syracuse, and Jamesville. Full time and part time positions are available at the following locations: Bernardine - Syracuse Buckley Landing - North Syracuse Heritage - Syracuse Nottingham - Jamesville Sedgwick - Syracuse We offer a competitive wage, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, a free employee health center, health/dental insurance, and opportunities for career and personal growth. WHAT CAN LORETTO OFFER ME? A dedicated, caring and passionate Loretto family, ready to support you and provide opportunity! A fun environment, including recognition events and opportunities to learn and advance your career within the healthcare industry. Healthcare benefits for qualifying full time and part time employees upon hire! Upon successful completion of the program, a stipend for uniforms will be given yearly WHAT DOES A HOME HEALTH AIDE DO? As a Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) , supporting the mission of Loretto, will include the following responsibilities:
Requirements
- Active NYS CHHA Certification or be at least 18 years of age and be accepted to our CHHA Training/Certification Program
- Able to read, write, speak the English language and follow written directions.
- Able to demonstrate completion of medication training requirements -able to pass medication competency tests including a written exam and Medication Administration Test/Cart Quiz.
- Possess the emotional and mental maturity and stability to care for the frail elderly and other disabled or compromised clients in their “home” environment; ability to deal tactfully with clients, families, other support persons and members of the health care team.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, organize work tasks and carry out ongoing care plan.
- Ability to be flexible in regards to clients care needs.
- Able to work scheduled hours and adhere to union established guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Provide health care tasks to serve Loretto residents, including, personal hygiene services, housekeeping tasks, and other related support services essential to the residents’ health
- Work with Loretto’s clinical team to record and report changes regarding the resident’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance
- Perform light housekeeping duties including cooking, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, & sweeping
- Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Assist with transfer and ambulation including the use of a cane, walker, and wheelchair
Benefits
- competitive wage
- mileage reimbursement
- tuition reimbursement
- a free employee health center
- health/dental insurance
- opportunities for career and personal growth
- Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Paid Time-Off Accrual
- Fun events for employees
- Convenient locations with free parking
- Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
- Diaper Assistance Program
- Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
