Home Health Aide - ALP

University of Vermont Health Network • Malone, NY

6d

About The Position

The Home Health Aide (HHA) supports residents’ daily care needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and basic health-related tasks while promoting 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, bargaining union position with no committed hours and no benefits eligibility. Per diem employees must work at least two days per month. The position has variable eight-hour shifts, with weekend work as scheduled.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Complete a New York State Department of Health-approved training program and hold current HHA 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 minimum of two workdays 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.
• Provide emotional support to residents and their families.
• Follow individualized care plans and adapt care to residents’ changing needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

What This Job Offers

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