Compassionate Home Health Aide: Independent Care

Always Compassionate Home Care; Coram (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pay Cases Available

Job summary

Always Compassionate Health in New York (Coram) is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide compassionate, client-focused care in the home setting. You will follow a physician-approved care plan, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, healthy environment.

The role requires 18+ years old, a state-recognized Home Health Aide training certificate, and the ability to work with clients, families, and agency staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have Home Health Aide training certificate per state requirements.
• Ability to establish good work relationships with clients, families and staff.
• Genuine interest and sympathetic attitude toward caring for the sick and disabled.

Responsibilities

• Provide care per the established care plan.
• Maintain a healthy, safe environment with nutritional and environmental support.
• Assist with personal hygiene, dressing, walking, feeding.
• Position the client as instructed.
• Assist with treatments/therapy as ordered by physician and approved by nurse supervisor.
• Remind client to take medications.
• Complete daily Aide Charting.
• Report changes to agency/nursing supervisor as needed.
• Use medical supplies/equipment appropriately.
• Offer emotional support and encourage client independence.
• Run errands when authorized.
• Assist with bills only when authorized and documented.

Skills

Compassionate care

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Lifting/transferring

Mobility handling

Communication

Empathy

Education

Home Health Aide training certificate

Job description

Always Compassionate Health in New York (Coram) is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide compassionate, client-focused care in the home setting. You will follow a physician-approved care plan, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, healthy environment.

The role requires 18+ years old, a state-recognized Home Health Aide training certificate, and the ability to work with clients, families, and agency staff.