Home Health Aide - Nursing Student

Rochester Regional Health

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a nursing student, you will gain valuable patient care experience while providing care to clients according to their plan of care. You will make a positive difference each day by demonstrating care and compassion to our patients. ElderONE, an affiliate of Rochester Regional Health, is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) serving Monroe, Ontario, and Wayne counties. It is an innovative alternative to long-term nursing home placement and the area's only PACE program, representing the future of senior healthcare. This long-term care program provides the entire continuum of medical care and support services to seniors 55 and older with chronic care needs, allowing them to maintain their independence in their homes without compromising their health or safety.

Requirements

• Nursing student who has documented evidence of successful completion of coursework requiring mastery of home health aide tasks within the past 24 months.
• Official transcript will be acceptable to verify Fundamentals in Nursing.
• Must have valid NYS Driver’s license for Home Care (preferred by ElderONE).
• Must complete both written and one day HHA Skills competency program provided by Rochester Regional Health and earn active New York State HHA certification within 4 days from hire.

Nice To Haves

• Must be available at a minimum to work: 1 - 8 hour shift every 2 weeks with 1 weekend shift per month.

Responsibilities

• Helps to provide a comprehensive plan to meet patient/participant needs, daily as well as long term.
• Maintains records of patient/participant daily activities, including general condition of client.
• Aids in patient/participant daily routine, activities include but are not limited to, personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparations.
• Accurately and timely completes aide activity sheets, submitting activity sheets on a timely basis as specified by department policies.
• Attends a minimum of 12 hours of annual in-service education/competencies.
• Communicates any concerns/changes in patient/participant condition to appropriate staff in a timely manner and documents on Aide Activity sheet.
• Keeps family and staff informed of clients activities and concerns.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond.
• System includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.
• Vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed