Home Health Aide - Student

Rochester Regional Health

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance with patients’ or participants’ daily routines, activities, and personal care in their place of residence. The role includes helping meet daily and long-term needs, documenting activities and general condition, and keeping families and staff informed of activities and concerns. The employee must complete written and practical HHA skills competency requirements and earn active New York State HHA certification within four days of hire.

Requirements

• Be a nursing student with documented evidence of successfully completing coursework requiring mastery of home health aide tasks within the past 24 months; an official transcript is acceptable to verify Fundamentals in Nursing.
• Complete the written and one-day HHA Skills competency program provided by Rochester Regional Health and earn active New York State HHA certification within four days of hire.
• Have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• A valid New York State driver’s license for Home Care is preferred by ElderONE.

Responsibilities

• Help provide a comprehensive plan to meet patient or participant needs, both daily and long term.
• Maintain records of patient or participant daily activities, including the client’s general condition.
• Assist with daily routines and activities, including personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.
• Complete aide activity sheets accurately and on time, submitting them as specified by department policies.
• Attend at least 12 hours of annual in-service education and competencies.
• Communicate concerns or changes in a patient’s or participant’s condition to appropriate staff promptly and document them on the Aide Activity sheet.
• Keep family and staff informed of clients’ activities and concerns.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed