Home Health Aide (HHA) - FT Days

Home Health Aides assist residents with activities of daily living in such areas as personal care and eating. Must be NYS Certified as a Home Health Aide.

Responsibilities:

• Assists residents with eating / feeding.
• Assists residents at mealtime with transporting to and from the dining room.
• Assists with grooming, dressing, bathing / showering, and toileting.
• Assists residents with transfer or ambulation.
• Takes blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations of residents. Reports symptoms.
• Assists with medication assistance as assigned.
• Keeps activity records accurate.
• Performs light housekeeping duties such as beds, dusting, cleaning, etc.
• Arrange schedule (with guidance from the Nurse or Therapist) so that resident follows medical recommendations such as increased physical activity, occupational therapy, and speech exercise.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification for Home Health Aide is required
• Good language skills, including the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of residents or employees of organization.
• United Methodist Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.40 - $18.80 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Ability to Relocate:

• Johnson City, NY 13790: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19