HHA-Home Health Aide

Cobble Hill LifeCare • Brooklyn, NY

28d • Onsite

About The Position

HHA-Home Health Aide Cobble Hill Health Center is a not-for-profit long-and short-term care facility providing services to the disabled and elderly for over 40 years. The Home Health Aid (HHA) plays an integral role in helping us to achieve our vision: to consistently exceed expectations and set the standard for excellence in residential and community care. We are looking for the best, brightest, most creative, and collaborative people to join our team. If you want to make a difference in your life and the lives of your colleagues and patients, we'd love to hear from you. Now Hiring HHAs on the 7am-3pm shift-schedules to fit your life! No home visits required-work in one location! As the HHA, you will escort residents to appointments outside the facility as well as assist with other daily care tasks, which include but are not limited to: Provide routine individualized care to residents Prepping meals alongside the dietary team and feeding residents as needed Observing and monitoring residents and reporting any health issues to the supervising nurse immediately Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and data of the facility Helping residents with daily hygiene and personal care such as bathing or dressing Assist residents with the use of equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs Clinical responsibilities may be required under the supervision of nursing, such as medication administration

Requirements

• Active HHA Certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Have a strong comprehension of the English language, which includes reading, writing, and speaking fluently
• Prior experience as an HHA or in the home health or nursing home setting
• Flexible schedule, with the ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide routine individualized care to residents
• Prepping meals alongside the dietary team and feeding residents as needed
• Observing and monitoring residents and reporting any health issues to the supervising nurse immediately
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and data of the facility
• Helping residents with daily hygiene and personal care such as bathing or dressing
• Assist residents with the use of equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs
• Clinical responsibilities may be required under the supervision of nursing, such as medication administration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED