Home Health Aide
About The Position
The Home Health Aide provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living to Home Care patients in their homes, following the Plan of Care developed by a Community Health Nurse and/or Rehabilitation Therapist. The aide is an integral member of the Home Care team. The role also includes maintaining accurate records, communicating patient-condition changes to nursing staff, and completing routine office tasks when not assigned to patient care. The position is based in Nyack, New York, with a day shift scheduled Monday through Friday. The listed schedule is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with 20 scheduled weekly hours. The hourly rate is $18.50–$21.00; the posting notes that listed rates may be subject to change based on factors such as shift differential, experience, and education.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must have an automobile upon hire.
- Valid New York State automobile insurance upon hire.
- Telephone upon hire.
- Eligibility for employment validated by a Criminal History Record Check upon hire.
- Home Health Aide Certificate upon hire, or successful completion of a New York State-approved Home Health Aide Training Program upon hire.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and assistance with personal hygiene, including bathing, shampooing, grooming, and skin and foot care.
- Perform health-related tasks including feeding, meal preparation, transfers, ambulation, and assistance with the Home Exercise Program developed by the rehabilitation therapist.
- Perform shopping, laundry, and light homemaking activities when designated.
- Measure patient weight, temperature, pulse, and respirations when instructed by the Home Health Aide Care Plan.
- Keep accurate and timely records of visits and activities performed.
- Report changes in patient condition promptly to the Community Health Nurse or Nursing Supervisor.
- Perform routine office tasks when not assigned to patient care.
- Provide positive, respectful customer service and respond to customer concerns.
- Participate in department and hospital-wide process or outcome improvement activities and annual competency assessment.
- Maintain required licensure or certification and use resources to support professional development.
- Use equipment and supplies prudently and follow the charge process for supplies and equipment.
- Complete projects and assignments within expected time frames.
- Support the hospital's mission and follow its organizational standards for teamwork, accountability, communication, appearance, responsiveness, and service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
