Home Health Aide (HHA)

Artis Senior Living; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with dementia. In this vital role, you will assist residents with daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. Your contributions will help foster a sense of purpose and joy among residents, allowing them to thrive in a supportive environment. This is a full-time position with flexible shifts, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you are passionate about caregiving and committed to providing exceptional support, we invite you to apply and be part of a great place to work.

Qualifications

• Active HHA certification required.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Transport residents to meals and activities.
• Monitor residents for behavioral changes.

Skills

Alzheimer's/Dementia care

Personal care assistance

Emergency response

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Home Health Aide (HHA) certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

*Pay starts at $20 / hour!
*This is a full time position on 1st shift (7am-3pm), 2nd shift (3pm-11pm), or 3rd shift (11pm-7am).

The Home Health Aide (HHA) will provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations, document and report care provided, and transport residents to various functions or locations. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working atArtis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

The CNA / Home Health Aide (HHA) will:

• Assist with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing/showering, eating, etc.
• Assist with personal and household chores, such as tidying up room, errands, delivering mail and/or newspapers.
• Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed.
• Ensure resident care plans are reviewed and followed consistently.
• Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes and/or adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans. Communicate any changes to clinical staff immediately, as well as document changes thoroughly.
• Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor’s requests and correct environment hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner.
• Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
• Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Education Requirements:

• Must possess active Home Health Aide (HHA) certification.
• Fulfilland maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.