Home Health Aide (HHA) - Full-Time

Artis Senior Living of Commack•Commack, NY

18h

About The Position

The Care Partner provides assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The role supports residents and families through collaborative, attentive care, helping residents meet essential needs for purpose, belonging, and joy. Care Partners may respond to emergency calls, document and report care provided, and transport residents to functions or locations within the community. Familiarity with Alzheimer's and dementia, and willingness to work with older adults, are essential.

Requirements

Must possess HHA certification if required by the state.
Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by the state.
Must be willing to obtain and/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 rooms, running errands, and delivering mail or newspapers.
Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed.
Review and consistently follow resident care plans.
Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes or adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans.
Immediately communicate changes to clinical staff and thoroughly document those changes.
Respond to emergency calls and resident or visitor requests, and address environmental hazards promptly, appropriately, and safely.
Follow community policies and procedures regarding 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.