Compassionate Home Health Aide - Per Diem

UVM Health Network - Alice Hyde Medical Center; Town of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Health Aide (HHA) at UVM Health Network - Alice Hyde Medical Center provides personal care under RN supervision, assisting with daily activities and promoting residents' wellbeing in a home health setting.

Per diem schedule with minimum 2 days per month, requiring NY HHA certification and English communication. Training and in-service education are part of the role, with attention to patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current NY HHA certification.
• Completion of NY Department of Health-approved training.
• Annual 12 hours of in-service education.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding assistance.
• Assist with mobility, accompany residents to appointments.
• Support basic health tasks (eye drops, catheter care).
• Light housekeeping and laundry.
• Observe changes and report to supervisor; provide emotional support.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

HHA Certification (NY)

Job description

The Home Health Aide (HHA) at UVM Health Network - Alice Hyde Medical Center provides personal care under RN supervision, assisting with daily activities and promoting residents' wellbeing in a home health setting.

Per diem schedule with minimum 2 days per month, requiring NY HHA certification and English communication. Training and in-service education are part of the role, with attention to patient comfort and safety.