**This position requires either a NYS Home Health Aide Certificate OR a current Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate. Hospicare now offers an upgrade program upon hire.**
The Home Health Aide (HHA)'s primary responsibility is providing direct personal care for patients. This position reports to the Residential Nurse on duty.
Job duties of a Home Health Aide (HHA):
- Follows plan of care established by primary nurse.
- Reports changes in patient’s condition to the on-duty Residence Nurse or patient’s Primary Nurse as appropriate.
- Keeps an up-to-date record of care given to be submitted for incorporation into the patient’s records.
- Performs procedures, taught by supervising staff within the scope of their certification.
- Helps patient in performing exercises prescribed by professional personnel.
- Maintains safe conditions in the Residence and reports any unsafe conditions to Residential Nurse.
- Bathes patient and provides personal hygiene care.
- Makes bed and performs other tasks to provide a suitable environment for patients.
- Prepares meals and feeds patient when necessary.
- Performs light housekeeping tasks essential for a safe/healthy environment.
- Provides temporary respite for family care-givers during assigned work time.
- Attends required in-service programs.
- Attends team planning meetings as appropriate.
- Repositioning of patient, moderate lifting, etc. is required.
- Transporting/moving equipment, stocking supplies, etc. is required.
- Able to push or pull 50 pounds and lift 50 pounds with assistance.
Requirements of a Home Health Aide (HHA):
- Has a basic understanding and commitment to the hospice concept of care.
- Able to work as a team member and take supervision effectively.
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family
- information.
- Able to relate well to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Able to work with diverse groups of people.
- Maintains client confidentiality.
- Holds a current Certified Home Health Aide credential in NYS OR a current CNA and Hospicare will pay for the HHA Upgrade upon hire.
- This position is a 0.8 FTE, 3 pm - 11 pm shift only, benefit eligible position.
- Hospicare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Application Question(s):
- What is your commute time to Ithaca, NY?
License/Certification:
- Certified Home Health Aide (Required)
Work Location: In person
