Home Health Aide/HHA

Care 365 Homecare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Care 365 Homecare is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to provide daily living and personal care support in patients' homes under an established care plan. You will assist with personal care, monitor vital signs, and support mobility, with tasks ranging from light housekeeping to errands.

Responsibilities include following care plans, transporting clients as needed, and maintaining confidentiality. A high school diploma and a caring, empathetic attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Caring, compassionate and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services in patients' residences.
• Perform domestic and household tasks.
• Transport and accompany patients to doctors' appointments or hospital.
• Assist clients with personal care activities.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and report conditions.
• Assist with mobility and physical therapies/exercises.
• Provide companionship and basic emotional support.
• Follow care plans and report completed tasks.
• Light housekeeping, meal preparation & laundry.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and attend as required.
• Abide by regulations and policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Caregiving

Vital signs monitoring

Empathy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate Home Health Aide to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients homes in accordance with an established care plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services in patients residences
• Perform domestic and household tasks
• Transport and accompany patients to doctors office or to hospital
• Assist with clients personal care activities
• Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition
• Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises
• Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
• Follow specific care plans for clients and report all completed tasks
• Assist with the personal care needs of the client (Bathing, dressing, etc )
• Provide or assist in Light house keeping, meal preparation & laundry, grocery shop ( ESSENTIAL ERRANDS )
• Maintain a high degree of patient confidentiality and all times due to access of sensitive information
• Maintain regular attendance, consistent attendance, and is flexible to meet the needs of the client
• Abide by all regulations & policies

SKILLS

• Must be 18 and over
• Must be able to pass a criminal back ground check
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work with limited supervision*
• Must be caring, compassionate, empathetic and have a true desire to care for others
• Ability to monitor vital signs
• Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
• Caring and compassionate personality
• High school degree

LOCATIONS: Yonkers, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, Mount Vernon, Pelham, New Rochelle, Eastchester, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Scarsdale, Ardsley, Hastings on Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, White Plains, Harrison, Rye, Rye Brook, Port Chester, Greenburgh, Mount Pleasant, Elmsford, North Castle, Pleasantville, Peekskill, Croton on Hudson, Cortlandt, Buchanan, Yorktown, New Castle, Mount Kisco, Bedford, Pound Ridge, Lewisboro, North Salem, Somers