Home Health Aide Niagara MHC

Salary : 16.15-24.23 USD

Facility : Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift : Shift 1

Status : Part Time Flex FTE : 0.600000

Bargaining Unit : ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime : Exempt : No

Work Schedule : Varied

Hours : Summary :

A Home Health Aide (HHA) is a paraprofessional who carries out health care tasks under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse according to the policies and procedures of the agency. The Home Health Aide provides assistance with personal care, housekeeping, and other related supportive tasks to clients with health care needs in the home or healthcare setting.

This position is eligible to participate in the THRIVE program that provides education and a Workforce Coach to support them through their first year of employment.

Responsibilities : EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED, OR

Pass high school proficiency exam

EXPERIENCE

Successful completion of an approved Department of Health, Home Health Aide Training Program or Department of Health approved equivalency exam with the written evidence of such completion required

One year experience working with the frail elderly required if working in the PACE program

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Good communication skills

18 years of age or older required

Computer skills

Ability to read and write

Ability to understand and carry out directions, record messages, and keep records

Availability of reliable transportation

Must be able to travel from case to case

Ability to care for patients in a home or healthcare setting

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Variable conditions

REQNUMBER : 38447