CNA / Home Health Aide (HHA)

Artis Senior Living; Yorktown Heights (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a forward-thinking senior living community, where you'll provide essential support to residents with Alzheimer's and Dementia. This fulfilling role as a CNA or Home Health Aide allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the elderly, helping them achieve joy and a sense of belonging. With a focus on safety, professionalism, and continuous growth, you will be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. Embrace the opportunity to honor the past while celebrating the present, and become a cherished member of a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• CNA or Home Health Aide certification is required.
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal chores.
• Observe and report changes in resident behavior and health.

Skills

Assistance with daily living activities

Communication skills

Emergency response

Observation and monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or Home Health Aide certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

*Starting pay is $22 / hour!
*This is a full time position offering a flexible schedule on 2nd shift, 3pm-11pm! Every other weekend is required!
*CNA or Home Health Aide certification is REQUIRED!

The CNA / Home Health Aide (HHA)will provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations, document and report care provided, and transport residents to various functions or locations. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working atArtis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

The CNA / Home Health Aide (HHA) will:

• Assist with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing/showering, eating, etc.
• Assist with personal and household chores, such as tidying up room, errands, delivering mail and/or newspapers.
• Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed.
• Ensure resident care plans are reviewed and followed consistently.
• Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes and/or adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans. Communicate any changes to clinical staff immediately, as well as document changes thoroughly.
• Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor’s requests and correct environment hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner.
• Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
• Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Education Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Caregiver, CNA or Home Health Aide certification is REQUIRED.
• Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.

• This position requires the candidate to understand, read, write and effectively verbally communicate in English.