Overview

Home Health Aides are certified paraprofessional workers who assist our residents by maintaining the physical and emotional comfort of an individual in their “home” setting. Under the supervision of professional health care workers, their primary function is to care for the resident and provide services as part of and according to the resident’s care plan with a goal of maintaining dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

Job duties specific to this position:

• Assists resident with activities of daily living such as:

• Care of teeth and mouth.

• Grooming and care of hair including shampoo, shaving and the ordinary care of feet and nails.

• Bathing in shower or tub.

• Assists with hygiene and toileting processes per the plan of care.

• Transferring on and off commode or toilet.

• Routine and prescribed skin care.

• Moving from bed to chair, wheelchair or in walking.

• Transfers of weight bearing and partial weight bearing person.

• Pivot transfers.

• Dressing.

• Assists resident with eating. Prepares and serves regular or modified meals. Cuts food as needed.

• Performs housekeeping duties such as:

• Makes and changes beds.

• Tidies bedroom and kitchen areas, including emptying trash.

• Assists with resident’s personal laundry as per facility policy.

• Decluttering.

• With guidance from a supervisor, arranges the schedule so that the resident follows medical recommendations such as increased physical activity.

• Takes and records temperature, pulse, BP and respiration when instructed by a supervisor or per the plan of care.

• Assists with O2 and changes of catheter bag and/or colostomy bag when instructed to do so based on the plan of care.

• Reinforces dressing and changes simple non-sterile dressing based on the plan of care.

• Keeps basic records based on the plan of care.

• Completes and maintains all program documentation and electronic medical records.

• Promptly reports family or resident concerns and all changes in the resident’s physical/emotional status or home situation to a member of the Clinical Team.

• Conducts safety checks as required.

• May assist residents with medication management.

• Performs other pertinent care functions as assigned, demonstrated and supervised by the supervisor.

• Assists residents with the use of adaptive equipment to assist in daily living as needed or per the plan of care.

• Assists resident with prescribed exercises when taught by an appropriate registered professional.

• Promotes resident independence whenever possible.

• May be asked to clean blood and bodily fluids.

• May escort residents to various appointments and activities as needed.

• May participate in recreational and other activities as time permits.

• Follows principles of infection control and universal precautions.

• Observes and reports unusual room conditions (temperature, environmental, safety) to supervisor.

• Keeps all certifications current.

• Completes all reorientation and training requirements.

• Is flexible to work a varied schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays per the union contract rules.

Qualifications

• Must possess training or certification from an approved Home Health Aide Training program or have the capability to take and pass the Certified Home Health Aide Certification through the American Red Cross, or other approved program.

• High school diploma, GED or ability to pass a written TABE test.

• Prior experience as a Home Health Aide preferred.

• Ability to follow directions, keep records and report any changes in resident’s condition promptly.

• Ability to complete and pass a medication management course.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including strong reading comprehension and writing skills in English.

• Must have availability to work a varied work schedule on all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

FUNCTION

FREQUENCY

FUNCTION

FREQUENCY

Sitting

Occasionally

Bed operation

Occasionally

Standing

Frequently

Stepping up/down

Occasionally

Walking

Frequently

Lifting 0-10 pounds

Frequently

Stair climbing

Occasionally

Lifting 11-25 pounds

Occasionally

Balancing

Frequently

Lifting 26-35 pounds

Occasionally

Squatting

Occasionally

Lifting 36-50 pounds

Occasionally

Reaching forward

Frequently

Push force up to 30 pounds

Frequently

Reaching overhead

Occasionally

Pull force up to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Forward bending

Frequently

Carrying 0-10 pounds

Frequently

Sustained bending

Frequently

Carrying 11-25 pounds

Occasionally

Kneeling

Occasionally

For more detailed information on the physical requirements, please refer to the functional job description.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• May be exposed to odors, medical wastes, disease and unsanitary conditions.

Benefits/Compensation

• Pay Range $19.89 - $21.77 / hour

• Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance

• Disability coverage

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans

• Discounted Gym Membership

• Free Loretto Health Clinic Visits

• Paid Time-Off Accrual

• Fun events for employees

• Convenient locations with free parking

• Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals

• Diaper Assistance Program

• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!

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ID2024-47088

Location : Address1301 Nottingham Road

Job Location - Site : CityJamesville

Job Location - Site : State/ProvinceNY

Location : Postal Code13078

Min WageUSD $19.89/Hr.

Max WageUSD $21.77/Hr.

CategoryAide/Caregiver

Employment TypePer Diem