Home Health Aide

Kaleida Health; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health seeks a Home Health Aide to provide personal care and health-related tasks in clients' homes within the Jamestown area. You will work under supervision of a licensed nurse or professional therapist, ensuring care adheres to age-specific needs and agency guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma and completion of NYSDOH Home Health Aide Training; prior experience with elderly or chronically ill clients is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certificate of completion of NYSDOH Home Health Aide Training Program expected.
• Experience with elderly or chronically ill patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and health-related tasks in clients' homes.
• Perform housekeeping services as needed under supervision of a licensed professional.
• Adhere to age-specific needs and agency guidelines while delivering in-home care.

Skills

Reading and writing

Emotional stability

Compassionate patient care

Education

High school diploma

NYSDOH Home Health Aide Training Certificate

Experience with elderly or chronically ill patients

Job description

Location: Home Care‑Chautauqua‑Jamestown, Job Location: US:NY:Jamestown

Job Description

Provide personal care, health‑related tasks in accordance with age‑specific needs and housekeeping services to clients in their homes, under the supervision 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 an 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 Jamestown

Work Type: Full‑time

Shift: 1 (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Schedule: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 80.25 hours bi‑weekly.

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes

On‑call: No

Compensation

Pay Frequency: Bi‑weekly

Salary Range: $19.06 – $21.67 per hour. Wage determined by experience, qualifications, internal equity and applicable collective bargaining agreement.