Home Health Aide - ALP

Alice Hyde Medical Center • Malone, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Aide (HHA) supports residents’ daily care needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes assistance with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and basic health-related tasks, as well as fostering emotional well-being and maintaining a safe, clean environment. HHAs follow individualized care plans and adapt to residents’ changing needs while upholding the hospital’s values of Respect, Efficiency, Accountability, and Caring (REACH).

This is a per diem position with no committed hours and no benefits eligibility. Per diem staff must work at least two days per month. The position is at AHMC - The Alice Center, Assisted Living, in Malone, New York, and is a bargaining union position.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Complete a New York State Department of Health-approved training program.
• Hold current Home Health Aide certification.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity and physical and mental stability.
• Communicate effectively in English and the predominant language of the residents.
• Participate in 12 hours of in-service education annually.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and a sympathetic attitude.
• Be able to follow instructions and maintain records.
• Meet the per diem work requirement of at least two days per month.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
• Help residents with mobility and accompany them to appointments.
• Assist with medical tasks such as catheter care and administering eye drops or suppositories.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry.
• Promote residents’ mental alertness through conversation and activities.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions.
• Offer emotional support to residents and their families.
• Follow individualized care plans and adapt care to residents’ changing needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow instructions and recordkeeping requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed