Home Health Aide (HHA)

Waterview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (1); New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterview Nursing Care Center seeks a dedicated Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our care team in providing compassionate, patient-focused ADL support to residents. Under RN supervision, the HHA will assist with daily activities, monitor wellbeing, and ensure comfort and dignity in line with each resident's care plan.

The role emphasizes companionship, safety, accurate documentation, and adherence to facility policies while promoting high-quality, person-centered care in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid HHA certification in the state of [State].
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred or required depending on state).
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families, and staff.
• Physical ability to lift, move, and assist residents as needed.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report changes in residents' conditions to nursing staff.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents.
• Assist with exercises and mobility as directed by care plans or physical therapy.
• Assist with feeding residents and ensuring proper hydration.
• Document care provided and resident responses accurately.
• Comply with all facility policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and uphold dignity and respect.

Skills

Communication abilities

Compassionate care

Organizational skills

Time management

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HHA certification (state)

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Job Title: Home Health Aide (HHA)
Location: Waterview Nursinmg Care Center
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Nursing Supervisor / RN

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our care team at Waterview Nursing Care Center, a skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centered care to our residents. The HHA will assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring their comfort, dignity, and overall well-being in accordance with each resident’s care plan and under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional conditions to nursing staff
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents
• Help residents with exercises and mobility as directed by care plans or physical therapy
• Assist with feeding residents and ensuring proper hydration
• Document care provided and resident responses accurately and in a timely manner
• Comply with all facility policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Maintain resident confidentiality and uphold dignity and respect at all times

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid HHA certification in the state of [State]
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred or required depending on state)
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with residents, families, and staff
• Physical ability to lift, move, and assist residents as needed
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced healthcare environment with direct patient care
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids
• Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and assisting residents regularly

Waterview Nursing Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.