Certified Home Health Aide - Home Care (Full-Time, Flexible Shifts)
About The Position
Rochester Regional Health Home Care is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide to provide care to clients in their homes according to their plans of care. The role assists participants with their daily routines, activities, and personal care at their residences. The agency notes that it has earned a CMS 5-Star Quality of Patient Care rating and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Home Care Agency. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, with day, evening, and night shifts. The position requires a valid New York State driver’s license and eligibility under one of the listed home health aide competency pathways. Pay is listed at $18.65–$20.00 per hour; actual pay may vary based on position details and other stated factors.
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated competency eligibility pathways: hold HHA certification and have provided compensated services within the previous 24 consecutive months; hold current CNA certification and complete a written test and one-day HHA Skills competency class within four days of hire; have documented home health aide or nurse aide training and competency evaluation from an out-of-state program; be a nursing student with documented successful completion within the past 24 months of coursework requiring mastery of home health aide tasks, including Fundamentals of Nursing, and complete the written test and one-day HHA Skills competency class within four days of hire; or be a U.S. military-trained medical technician or medic and complete the written test and one-day HHA Skills Competency Class within four days of hire.
- Valid New York State driver’s license required.
- Provide at least 12 hours of annual in-service education and complete the annual skill competency program.
Responsibilities
- Help provide a comprehensive plan to meet clients’ daily and long-term needs.
- Maintain records of clients’ daily activities, including their general condition.
- Assist with clients’ daily routines, including personal care, light housekeeping, errands, and meal preparation.
- Complete aide activity sheets accurately and on time, submitting them according to department policies.
- Attend at least 12 hours of annual in-service education.
- Communicate concerns or changes in a client’s condition to appropriate staff promptly and document them on the Aide Activity sheet.
- Keep family members and staff informed of clients’ activities and concerns.
- Complete the annual skill competency program required by New York State regulations.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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