Home Health Aide

Tradition Home Health Care - Brooklyn, NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k)

Dental insurance

Training & development

Flexible Scheduling

Career advancement

Job summary

Tradition Home Health Care - Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Home Care Aide to work one-on-one with patients in their homes according to a personalized care plan. You will provide compassionate, detailed daily living assistance and build meaningful relationships with those you serve.

Ideal candidates have Home Health Aide training, a valid driving license, and excellent communication skills; prior home health or hospice experience is a plus and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of prior professional experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles.
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care.
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report to supervisor.
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert.
• Give medication reminders.
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Education

Graduate of HH Aide program

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes.

You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care, but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
• Give medication reminders
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program
• High School Diploma or GED
• One-year prior professional experience
• Driver’s license required
• CPR certification preferred