Home Health Aide (HHA) - Part Time

Artis Senior Living of Commack • Commack, NY

7h

About The Position

The Home Health Aide, referred to in the posting as a Care Partner, assists residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with daily living activities and supports residents and their families. The role involves following resident care plans, observing and reporting changes in residents’ behavior or condition, responding to requests and emergencies, and helping maintain a safe, clean, and supportive community environment. This is a part-time role offering first-shift hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or second-shift hours from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays. Starting pay is $22 per hour.

Requirements

• Possess HHA certification if required by the state.
• Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by the state.
• Be willing to obtain or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Familiarity with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
• Willingness to work with the elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing or showering, and eating.
• Assist with personal and household chores, such as tidying residents’ rooms, running errands, and delivering mail or newspapers.
• Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed.
• Ensure resident care plans are reviewed and followed consistently.
• Observe residents for behavioral changes and adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans.
• Communicate changes to clinical staff immediately and document them thoroughly.
• Respond appropriately and safely to emergency calls and resident or visitor requests, and correct environmental hazards in a timely manner.
• Follow community policies and procedures related to resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
• Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality.
• Follow infection prevention, OSHA, fire, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid holidays.
• Three weeks of PTO in the first year.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed