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UR Medicine Home Care Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) in Rochester, New York
UR Medicine Home Care is seeking Certified Home Health Aides!!!
Are you a certified Home Health Aide? Do you have a passion for helping others one-on-one in their homes?
Do you meet the following eligibility requirements?
Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Must hold a valid Certificate of Completion as a Home Health Aide issue by NYS Department of Health
Must be able to read and speak English at a level which facilitates understanding of the care plan, instructions given, and basic communication with client
Must have own reliable transportation (own vehicle)
Must have a valid NYS Driver's License
Work every other weekend both Saturday and Sunday
If you have the desire to help others and enjoy working with people, we have a position for you! Join our team of enthusiastic, caring professionals today!!! Responsibilities:
Perform specific personal care duties, i.e., bathing. Involves lifting and supporting patient's weight, as outlined on the client's care plan and instructed by the Community Health Nurse.
Responds to any emergencies in household following established procedures.
May prepare meals for clients following special diets.
Assists patients with walking and at times using assistive devices such as walkers.
Assists in lifting and transfer of partially weight bearing patients utilizing proper body mechanics; utilizes Hoyer Lift for heavy transfers, or to assist patients who cannot support their own weight.
Assists client with range of motion exercises (active and passive), as well as application of assistive devices for example, prosthesis.
Observes and reports to the Community Health Nurse any changes in the client's condition, attitude, or surroundings.
Performs assigned tasks necessary to maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient. For example, light vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of bathroom, laundry, grocery shopping
Attend quarterly in-services when scheduled. Twelve hours of in-service training is required annually to keep Home Health Aide Certificate valid.
Must adhere to our dress code and be in uniform at all times.
Must be reliable and be at cases when scheduled. Must be willing, able, and ready to work during chosen availability.
May be assigned to work in alternate care settings.
All related duties as assigned on the care plan.
We have a comprehensive benefits package!
Medical, Dental, Vision
HSA with company contribution among other benefits available
Vacation, Sick and Personal
Holiday Pay
Paid mileage and travel time between cases
Flexible scheduling
iPhone provided for work related use! Talking and texting features! View your work schedule, and document your work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, protected veteran status, qualified individual with disability status, or any other protected class.
Pay Range: $17.55 to $19.00