Home Health Aide-HHA

Job Description

Job Description

United Hospice, Inc. is a community-based, not-for-profit hospice, that provides care and support to patients and their families. We envision a community in which all individuals and their loved ones facing serious illness retain their dignity and hope while receiving the best care and support that hospice has to offer. We are currently looking for NYS Certified HHAs for the communities of Rockland and Orange Counties to work Mondays - Fridays from 8 : 30 AM to 4 : 30 PM.

The rate for this position is $18.10 / hr. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing, paid time off (vacation, personal and sick days), and other perks.

Qualifications :

Certified as a NYS home health aide; must maintain certification by annually completing 12 hours of approved continuing education

Working knowledge of basic first aid

Basic understanding and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care

Ability to work as a team member and use supervision effectively

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family information

Ability to relate to a diverse population and workforce in a personable and effective manner

Ability to understand verbal and written directions

Ability to communicate effectively verbally with patients, families and staff; able to write and document as needed

Must possess computer and email skills; will require data entry into the EMR system

Physical Requirements :

Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to : walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting and twisting

Lifting greater than 50lbs repeatedly throughout the work day

Additional Requirements :

Community HHAs require daily access to an automobile with a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities of HHA will include, though not be limited to :

Follows Plan of Care established by hospice nurse

Actively participates in coordination of all aspects of patient’s care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice

Performs health care procedures monitored by hospice nurse (example : reinforce clean dressings, use of bed pan, check urinary catheter, etc.)

Provides for the physical care of the patient, as stated in the HHA care plan, (example : bathing, toileting, skin care, etc.)

Assists the patient with ambulation, transfers and turning and positioning as needed

Turns and positions patients who are unable to assist

Under the guidance and instruction on primary nurse, P.T, O.T., maintains a safe environment for patients and proper use of equipment (i.e. wheelchair, Hoyer lift)

Helps patient in performing exercises prescribed by appropriate professional personnel

Assists community patients in taking self-administered medication prescribed by physician

May plan and prepare meals for patient, feeds patient when necessary

Performs a variety of light housekeeping tasks when necessary which are essential to the patients' health care

Performs washing of patients' clothes as needed

Community HHAs, keeps up-to-date record of activities and the patients' condition to be submitted to the hospice nurse for patients' records

Community HHAs, provide temporary respite for family caregivers during assigned work times

Community Aides may do errands as needed

Attends team meetings as needed

Attends twelve (12) hours of documented training annually that may come from any acceptable source

Incorporates organization’s commitment to customer service and continuous quality improvement into daily work habits. This includes :

Promotes positive co-worker and teamwork relationships.

Embraces our shared core values, code of conduct and mission as set forth by the Board of Directors and administration of the agency

Accepts additional responsibilities as assigned

United Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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