Home Health Aide (HHA)

Do you desire to work for an organization that makes a difference and offers meaningful work? Or have a desire to support the vulnerable and isolated population in your community? If you answered yes to any of these, then Home Instead has an opportunity for you!

Job Description:
An HHA/PCA provides personal care, home management, and other related home health supportive services. Our goal is to assist seniors and allow them to continue living in their home environment. The HHA/PCA works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and provides care in accordance with the DOH Matrix of permissible and non-permissible activities. Part-time positions are available with benefits.

Qualifications:
• Successful completion of an NYS DOH approved Home HHA/PCA program as demonstrated by a valid Certificate
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English sufficiently to understand and interpret the Plan of Care, document care provided, and able to call the office staff to report any change and/or issues.
• Must be reliable and compassionate
• Must have a current driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of auto insurance
• Experience preferred
• Successfully complete a criminal background check, DMV check, fingerprinting, and pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to travel throughout Eastern Monroe County(Pittsford, Fairport, Webster, East Rochester, Penfield)
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach

Primary Responsibilities:
• Preparing and serving normal/therapeutic diets
• Assisting with bathing, personal care, and dressing
• Monitoring changes in client's mental and physical conditions
• Light housekeeping
• Assist clients with self-administered medications
• Take, record, and monitor temperature, pulse, respiration, intake/output
• Additional functions permissible under special circumstances
• Maintain and protect client confidentiality

We Offer:

• $22.00Weekdays / $23.00 Weekends hour depending on the type of shift
• Competitive pay
• Pay increments based on hours worked
• Matching SIMPLE IRA
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Referral bonuses
• NYS Accrued/ Paid sick leave
• Flexible scheduling
• Support line/Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance in partnership with Bellevue University
• Supportive team and office staff
• Reward system for length of service and achievement

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