Home Health Aide - HHA - Orange County, NY

United Hospice•New City, NY

49d•$22

About The Position

United Hospice, Inc. is a community-based, not-for-profit hospice, that provides care and support to patients and their families. We envision a community in which all individuals and their loved ones facing serious illness retain their dignity and hope while receiving the best care and support that hospice has to offer. We are currently Looking for NYS Certified HHAs to work full-time in the communities of Orange County; will drive to the patient homes to provide care. The rate for this position is $22/hr. This is a fulltime position and is benefits eligible. We offer: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days). We also have a 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing, basic life insurance, an EAP program and other extra perks. Qualifications:  Certified as a NYS home health aide; must maintain certification by annually completing 12 hours of approved continuing education  Working knowledge of basic first aid  Basic understanding and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care  Ability to work as a team member and use supervision effectively  Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family information  Ability to relate to a diverse population and workforce in a personable and effective manner  Ability to understand verbal and written directions  Ability to communicate effectively verbally with patients, families and staff; able to write and document as needed  Must be proficient using a computer and email; proficiency documenting in EMR systems and with MS Office; will require data entry into the EMR system  Must have valid driver's license with insurance and access to automobile to drive to patient homes Physical Requirements:  Physical agility/repetitive occurrence including/not limited to: walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting and twisting  Lifting greater than 50lbs repeatedly throughout the work day

Requirements

Certified as a NYS home health aide; must maintain certification by annually completing 12 hours of approved continuing education
Working knowledge of basic first aid
Basic understanding and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
Ability to work as a team member and use supervision effectively
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family information
Ability to relate to a diverse population and workforce in a personable and effective manner
Ability to understand verbal and written directions
Ability to communicate effectively verbally with patients, families and staff; able to write and document as needed
Must be proficient using a computer and email; proficiency documenting in EMR systems and with MS Office; will require data entry into the EMR system
Must have valid driver's license with insurance and access to automobile to drive to patient homes
Physical agility/repetitive occurrence including/not limited to: walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting and twisting
Lifting greater than 50lbs repeatedly throughout the work day

Responsibilities

Follows Plan of Care established by hospice nurse
Actively participates in coordination of all aspects of patient’s care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice
Performs health care procedures monitored by hospice nurse (example: reinforce clean dressings, use of bed pan, check urinary catheter, etc.)
Provides for the physical care of the patient, as stated in the HHA care plan, (example: bathing, toileting, skin care, etc.)
Assists the patient with ambulation, transfers and turning and positioning as needed; turns and positions patients who are unable to assist
Under the guidance and instruction on primary nurse, P.T, O.T., maintains a safe environment for patients and proper use of equipment (i.e. wheelchair, Hoyer lift)
Helps patient in performing exercises prescribed by appropriate professional personnel
May plan and prepare meals for patient, feeds patient when necessary
Performs a variety of light housekeeping tasks when necessary which are essential to the patients' health care
Performs washing of patients' clothes as needed
Attends team meetings as needed
Attends twelve (12) hours of documented training annually that may come from any acceptable source
Incorporates organization’s commitment to customer service and continuous quality improvement into daily work habits.
Promotes positive co-worker and teamwork relationships.
Embraces our shared core values, code of conduct and mission as set forth by the Board of Directors and administration of the agency
Accepts additional responsibilities as assigned