CAH - HOME HEALTH AIDE

Claxton Hepburn Medical Center & Medical Campus; Village of Carthage (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Carthage Area Hospital is seeking an internal CAH Home Health Aide for Meadowbrook Terrace. This per diem role supports patients with daily living tasks, hygiene, and light clinical needs in a home health setting. Multiple shifts are available, with primary day shift 6:30am-2:30pm and other shifts as needed.

Applicants must hold CNA or HHA certification and have a NYS driver's license. Strong communication and compassionate care are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA or HHA certification to be considered.
• Valid NYS Driver's License required.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions in English.
• Demonstrated compassion and ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily living tasks.
• Support with minor medical needs and housekeeping as required.
• Document care provided and communicate needs to the team.

Skills

CNA/HHA cert

Driver's license

English literacy

Compassionate care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CAH - HOME HEALTH AIDE INTERNAL

Carthage Area Hospital

• MEADOWBROOK

Carthage, NY

Nursing/Patient Care Support

Per Diem, various, 630am-230pm

Posted 10/12/2026

Req # 9823

Internal Posting Dates: October 12, 2026-October 17, 2026

CAH-Meadowbrook Terrace - Home Health Aide -Per Diem-Day shift-6:30a-2:30p primary shift; various shifts as needed-Req 9823

Pay Range $21.20-$24.82*+

Please note that we are not offering classes, at this time. Applicants MUST have either a CNA or an HHA certification to be considered for this position. CNAs will have to travel to Canton to complete a one day class to become HHA certified.

Job Summary

You will be tasked with helping patients with personal hygiene, minor medical needs, housekeeping, and other daily needs as required by the patient. To excel in this role, you should have an interest in healthcare and the ability to work with limited supervision keeping the patient’s needs as your top priority.

Requirements

• Literate, emotionally mature adult in good health possessing integrity, poise, dignity, and good grooming.
• Must possess a current, valid NYS Driver's License.
• The Home Health Aide must have CNA or HHA Certification
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
• Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral/written instructions in English, document care given, record messages, keep simple records and speak the predominant language of the resident.
• Sympathetic attitude towards providing services for residents.
• Participate in 12 hours of in-service education per year as required by New York State regulations.
• Must be self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and interact tactfully with clients, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
• Must be trained in medication assistance and demonstrate competency.

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans encouraged to apply.

+Rate posted does not include the per diem differential of $2