What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide Positions in Queens position at CareConnect?
Our mission at CareConnect is to provide high-quality care to our clients in the comfort of their own homes. As a home health aide, you will be an integral part of our team, working closely with patients and their families to ensure their needs are met.
The responsibilities of this role include:
- Providing personal care services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, to patients in their homes.
- Assisting with mobility and transfers, ensuring patients' safety and well-being.
- Administering medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitoring vital signs and reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate medical personnel.
- Providing emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients.
To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications:
- Certified Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Certified Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and the importance of patient confidentiality.
- Ability to cook simple meals and perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
- Satisfactory completion of New York State Health Department-approved HHA Training Program or equivalency
- Demonstrated adequate literacy and simple arithmetic skills
- Must be at least 18 years old
CareConnect offers a range of benefits to its employees, including:
- 1199 Union Benefits (Health, Pension, Training Fund)
- PTO and Holidays
- Rewards system with Ava
- Employee referral program
- Immediately assigned to a case
