Home Health Aide

Job Title : Home Health Aide I (HHA) Department : Home Care Location : Newark, In the community Hours Per Week : Full-Time & Part-Time available Schedule : Monday - Friday; Days, 8am-5pm RESPONSIBILITIES : Patient Care & Service - Promote and restore patients' health by completing all activities listed in the care plan; collaborate with Community Health Nurse / Therapist; perform various activities such as personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation and errands. Communication - Maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress; communicate with office and supervisory staff regularly. Documentation - Accurately and completely document client care on activity sheet. Compliance - Adhere to required department and system protocols, HIPPA regulations, local, state, federal requirements. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) HHA - Home Health Aide certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Compassionate, patient focused and dependable professional. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Exceptional documentation and communication skills Ability to read, write and speak English, ability to follow verbal and written instructions. EDUCATION : LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS : HHA - Home Health Aide certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED), NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and / or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE : $18.65 - $19.75 CITY : Newark POSTAL CODE : 14513 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans by a prospective employee and / or employee's Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.