What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide - Home Care position at HUDSON VALLEY HOSPICE INC?
Want an autonomous work environment and ability to achieve your full potential!? Come join Hudson Valley Hospice!
What we offer!
- Work/Life Balance with flexibility in your day! No Mandating!
- Starting rate at $19/hr
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Aflac Insurances, Pet Insurance and more!
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Full Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care (with salary increase)
- Tuition Assistance to help further your professional career,
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 24 PTO days
- 7 Holidays
- Sign On Bonus
- Merit Increases
- Referral Bonuses
- End of Year Bonuses
- Weekend and night differentials
- On call differential
- Hudson Valley Hospice Branded attire
The purpose of a Home Health Aide with Hudson Valley Hospice is to provide home health services to Hudson Valley Hospice patients and their families. Guarantee that those services are consistent with the philosophy, goals, objectives, and policies of the Agency. As a Home Health Aide with Hudson Valley Hospice, you will be working with and providing care for those who are at the end of life. It is crucial to have an understanding of hospice and what it means to provide ADL's for those at the end of life.
What you will be doing:
- Completes Hospice Aide duties following established plan of care.
- Provide 24-hour continuous care for patient/families in their home, as needed.
- Reports all patient condition changes and/or uncontrolled symptoms to primary nurse, on-call nurse, TL or DPS immediately.
- Maintains adequate records of all patient/family care services, as per policy.
- Report all cases of abuse/neglect to supervisor, as per policy.
- Completes required competencies, infection control and ins-services.
- Assists with orientation of new Hospice Aides as requested by supervisor.
- Participates in community education activities which promote Hudson Valley Hospice and its philosophy.
- Notifies Hospice in the event of patient changes and uncontrolled symptoms.
Skills we are looking for:
- Requires flexibility to meet assigned tasks.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally (in person and by phone) and in writing.
- Capability to work effectively and cooperatively as a team member.
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and the care we provide
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Reliability
Work Environment:
- Travel by car to patient’s home, nursing home or facility setting; reliable transportation required.
- Weekend on call coverage
- All shift availability - flexibility to work crisis-care hours when needed.
- Uniform - Scrubs required.
- Ability to carry at least twenty-five pounds of equipment and/or supplies.
- Moderate to high risk of exposure to unsafe environments.
- Routine duties involve potential for direct exposure to blood or body fluids
- Valid NYS driver’s license with reliable transportation
Education & Experience we are looking for:
- New York State certified home health aide (HHA) with a minimum of 12 hours per year of in-service education since receiving certification.
- Experience in Hospice care philosophy preferred.
- Experience working in hospice or home care setting preferred
Hours: Various positions available - inquire about the specific schedule; 40 hours per week (all HHA's do provide one weekend day per month on call rotation)
Pay: starting at $19/hr
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hudson Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $19
