Home Health Aide- Orleans County

Part Time

Manual Labor

Albion, NY, US

Salary Range: $18.65 To $22.00 Hourly

Role and Responsibilities

Provide personal care and supportive services to individuals in the community , in the privacy of their home.

Essential Functions

• Provide health - related services as outlined in the plan of care , authorized by a physician , and established by a registered nurse or licensed therapist , under the direction of the Aide Matrix established by the NYS Department of Health.

• Provide assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping and/or other related supportive tasks to a patient with health care needs in his/her home.

• Immediately report changes in client’s condition to supervising professional.

• Ensure the safety of the client , clie nt’s family and/or the employee.

• Maintain HIP A A.

• Complete and submit necessary patient documentation including charting tasks and observations on android device.

• Attend ongoing in-service programs in a timely manner , to maintain certification.

• All other duties as assigned.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred .

• Completion of an approved program of PCA or HHA certification as designated by NYS Department of Health.

  Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

• Must have proof of completion (Original HHA or PCA Certificate) of an NYS Dept of Health accredited Training program . )

• Must have worked in a certified HHA or PCA capacity within the last 24 months (HCR will verify via the NYS DOH's Home Health Aide Registry) .

Work Environment

The HHA/PCA is primarily in a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions.

The working conditions are classified as medium work:

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Medium work involves sitting and standing.

Physical Requirements

The following is a description of the physical requirements on a daily basis for the HHA/PCA. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to:

• Stand

• Sit

• Hear

• Walk

• Talk

• Stoop or kneel

• Repetitive motion

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

EOE/AA Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran