Home Health Aide - Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center - Full Time Day
Trinity Health•Troy, NY
About The Position
The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides compassionate, respectful care to residents in an enhanced assisted living or memory care community. Under the supervision and direction of an LPN and/or RN, the aide supports residents with activities of daily living while promoting their independence, dignity, safety, and well-being. The role includes building meaningful relationships with residents, understanding their preferences and routines, and helping create a warm, friendly, homelike environment.
Requirements
- NYS Home Health Aide Certification.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
- Ability to follow care plans and safety protocols.
- Working knowledge of computers, including electronic health records, email, required in-service training, and other required applications.
- Physical, visual, and auditory ability adequate to perform resident care.
- Ability to maintain composure and positivity in a high-stress environment.
- Ability to promote the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
- Ability to work with residents in a highly personal manner during acute and chronic illness.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience in senior care, health care, or assisted living preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the organization's vision, mission, and values, and adhere to its Code of Conduct.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
- Assist residents with taking medications as needed.
- Encourage and support resident independence and dignity.
- Monitor residents' safety and well-being, and report changes to the LPN.
- Consult with the LPN or RN about changes in residents' health status.
- Build relationships with residents, learn their histories, preferences, and routines, and anticipate their needs.
- Help with light housekeeping and meal service as needed to maintain a safe and clean living space.
- Participate in team meetings and communicate and collaborate with coworkers and supervisors.
- Promote a warm, friendly, and respectful environment.
- Demonstrate accountability as an individual and team member in meeting resident and family needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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