Home Health Aide

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The VNA is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide personal care and health-related tasks in clients' homes in the Cheektowaga area. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with on-site duties and rotations as needed, under supervision of a licensed professional nurse or therapist.

Required education includes a high school diploma and NYSDOH Home Health Aide Training; experience with elderly or chronically ill persons is preferred. Union code U29 - SEIU 1199 Home Health Aides W.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Completion of NYSDOH Home Health Aide Training Program.
• Experience caring for elderly or chronically ill preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and health-related tasks in clients' homes under supervision.
• Assist with housekeeping and daily living activities.
• Follow the plan of care under supervision of a licensed professional nurse or therapist.

Skills

Reading and writing

Empathy

Communication

Education

High School diploma

NYSDOH Home Health Aide Training Program

Job description

Home Health Aide

Location:Home Care-VNA Erie County

Location of Job: US:NY:Cheektowaga

Work Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1

Job Description

To provide personal care, health related tasks in accordance with age specific needs and housekeeping services to clients in their homes, under the supervision and direction of a licensed professional nurse or appropriate agency professional therapist.

Education And Credentials

• High School diploma.
• Previous work with elderly or chronically ill persons preferred.
• Certificate of completion of approved NYSDOH Home Health Aide Training Program.

Experience

• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Maturity, emotional and mental stability, sympathetic attitude toward caring for clients in their homes.

Working Conditions

• Department: VNA Team 3
• Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 80.25
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
• On Call Required: Yes
• With Rotation: No
• Scheduled Work Hours: 8a-4:30p
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Union Code: U29 - SEIU 1199 Home Health Aides W

Grade: 1

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $18.41-$20.94

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requisition ID#: 6677

Company Mission and DEI Statement

The VNA's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services.

We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and the VNA envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person.

We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community.

The VNA is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!