(CHHA) Certified Home Health Aide
About The Position
NEW HIGHER WAGES - UP TO $23.34/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! Home Health Aide positions located at our Assisted-Living facilities are located at 1 building, therefore, your own vehicle is not always required. Some locations are located on the bus route. Some 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
Requirements
- Active NYS CHHA Certification or willingness to complete our CHHA Training/Certification Program
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must have reliable transportation to get to and from training classes and then your work location after completion of the program.
- Ability 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.
- Able to follow guidelines established by Loretto’s Customer Service as presented at Loretto Orientation.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, organize work tasks and carry out ongoing care plan.
- Ability to be flexible in regards to clients care needs
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
- 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
