Home Health Aide (HHA) - Full-Time
About The Position
The Home Health Aide (HHA), referred to as a Care Partner, assists residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia with activities of daily living and supports their safety, well-being, and participation in community life. The role includes helping residents with personal care and household tasks, transporting them to meals and activities, following care plans, observing and reporting changes, responding to emergencies, and maintaining confidentiality and safety standards. This is a full-time opening with schedules of 3 p.m.–11 p.m. every other weekend and 11 p.m.–7 a.m. every other weekend. Starting pay is $22 per hour. The position is with Artis Senior Living at Chestnut Ridge, which is expanding with a new neighborhood. Artis Senior Living describes its approach as “Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today,” supporting people living with dementia by connecting their lifelong identity with daily life. The company says it aims to provide associates with a safe, supportive, and growth-inspiring workplace.
Requirements
- Possess current CNA certification if required by the state.
- Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by the state.
- Be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
- Familiarity with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
- Willingness to work with the elderly population.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing or showering, and eating.
- Assist with personal and household chores, such as tidying rooms, running errands, and delivering mail or newspapers.
- Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed.
- Review and consistently follow resident care plans.
- Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes or adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans.
- Immediately communicate changes to clinical staff and thoroughly document them.
- Respond promptly, appropriately, and safely to emergency calls and resident or visitor requests, and address environmental hazards.
- Follow community policies and procedures concerning resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
- Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality.
- Follow infection prevention, OSHA, fire, and safety regulations.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid holidays
- Three weeks of PTO in the first year
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
