Certified Home Health Aide - Home Care (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Rochester Regional Health

19d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Rochester Regional Health Home Care is the only home care provider in the region to earn a CMS 5-Star Quality of Patient Care rating, placing its CHHA among the top 3.5% of agencies nationwide. CHHA was also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “High Performing Home Care Agency.”

The Certified Home Health Aide provides care to clients in their homes according to their plans of care. The aide assists participants with daily routines, activities, and personal care, making a positive difference through compassionate care. The position is based in Rochester, New York, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed competency eligibility requirements: 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 HHA tasks (Fundamentals of Nursing), plus complete a 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 who completes a written test and one-day HHA skills competency class within four days of hire.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Meet the physical and functional demands of frequent driving and mobile clinical care, including repeatedly entering and exiting vehicles, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 100 pounds or more, and providing care in patients’ homes or other confined, unpredictable, or uncontrolled environments.
• Have fine and gross motor control, firm grasping ability, and visual and auditory awareness for safe care delivery.
• Be prepared for substantial emotional and cognitive demands, including rapid decision-making and independently managing patient care in the field or home setting.
• Be physically ready to work around traffic hazards, infectious agents, extreme temperatures, variable home conditions, and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Help develop a comprehensive plan to meet clients’ daily and long-term needs.
• Maintain records of clients’ daily activities and general condition.
• Assist with 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 and staff informed about clients’ activities and concerns.
• Complete the annual skill competency program as required by New York State regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed