Home Health Aide - The Alice Center Assisted Living

Alice Hyde Medical Center • Malone, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Aide (HHA) plays a key role in supporting residents' daily care needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position involves assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and basic health-related tasks, while also fostering emotional well-being and maintaining a safe, clean environment. HHAs are expected to follow individualized care plans and adapt to residents’ changing needs, always upholding the hospital’s values of Respect, Efficiency, Accountability, and Caring (REACH).

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Completion of a New York State Department of Health-approved training program.
• Current HHA certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the predominant language of the residents.
• Annual participation in 12 hours of in-service education.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Sympathetic attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain records.
• Minimum of 2 days per month work requirement for per diem.

Nice To Haves

• Emotional maturity.
• Physical and mental stability.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding assistance.
• Help with mobility and accompany residents to appointments.
• Assist with medical tasks like catheter care and administering eye drops or suppositories.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry.
• Promote mental alertness through conversation and activities.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions.
• Offer emotional support to both residents and their families.

What This Job Offers

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