Home Health Aide - The Alice Center Assisted Living

Alice Hyde Medical Center • Malone, NY

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About The Position

The Home Health Aide (HHA) plays a key role in supporting residents' daily care needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position involves assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and basic health-related tasks, while also fostering emotional well-being and maintaining a safe, clean environment. HHAs are expected to follow individualized care plans and adapt to residents’ changing needs, always upholding the hospital’s values of Respect, Efficiency, Accountability, and Caring (REACH).

Requirements

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old
• Completed a New York State Department of Health-approved training program, with current HHA certification
• Demonstrate emotional maturity, physical and mental stability
• Be able to communicate effectively in English and the predominant language of the residents
• Annual participation in 12 hours of in-service education is required
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A sympathetic attitude
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain records
• Per diem work requirements: minimum of 2 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding assistance.
• Help with mobility, accompany residents to appointments, and assist with medical tasks like catheter care and administering eye drops or suppositories.
• Light housekeeping and laundry are part of the role, along with promoting mental alertness through conversation and activities.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions
• Offer emotional support to both residents and their families.

What This Job Offers

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