Resident Care Aide - Home Health Aide (HHA)

Elderwood•Buffalo, NY

13d•$18

About The Position

Elderwood is seeking a supportive and nurturing Resident Care Aide/Home Health Aide (HHA) to join its clinical team. This role supports residents’ health and well-being by providing personal care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and meeting residents’ physical and emotional needs while maintaining a high standard of care. Elderwood’s assisted living and adult home communities promote independence while providing assistance with daily needs, personal care, medication management, and coordinated health services. Part-time shifts are available from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., or 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.; all shifts include a weekend rotation. PCA or CNA candidates will also be considered.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Certification from a Department of Health-approved basic home health aide training program, with written evidence of certification.
Must maintain current annual skills testing approval.
Ability to assist residents with all aspects of daily living, including bathing, toileting, and transferring.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds, and occasionally perform a two-person lift of up to 120 pounds.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
PCA or CNA qualification.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living according to their care plans, needs, and preferences, including meal assistance, grooming, medication management, bathing, dressing and undressing, toileting, and skin care.
Respond immediately to residents’ requests.
Notify a supervisor of changes in residents’ conditions or needs.
Maintain facility standards for resident care and service.
Assist with dining-room service for meals as needed, following facility service and customer-focus standards.
Inform the responsible nurse of care provided and document duties as necessary before breaks or the end of a shift.
Protect the confidentiality and privacy of resident information.
Perform assigned duties according to service excellence standards and established goals.
Attend facility and staff meetings and required or preferred in-service training.
Develop ideas to improve resident care quality or position productivity and satisfaction.
Follow applicable safety rules and practices to protect staff, residents, and visitors.
Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to reference them.
Provide a high level of customer service to residents, staff, and visitors.
Respond flexibly to changing situations and reprioritize work as needed.
Use hands, arms, and fingers in repeated motions, including grasping and turning objects, tools, or controls.
Move and walk quickly and steadily in emergencies.
Assist with wheelchair transport of residents.
Apply and use personal protective equipment as required.