Home Health Aide (HHA) - Full Time

Artis Senior Living of Commack; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO first year

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Artis Senior Living of Commack is seeking Care Partners to assist residents with daily living activities and monitor health needs on a 3rd shift schedule. Starting pay is $21 per hour, with potential increases based on experience.

This is a full-time position requiring Tuesday through Saturday work, including every weekend. Care Partners will help residents with daily tasks, respond to calls, document care provided, and ensure safety and comfort of residents living with dementia.

Qualifications

• Must possess current CNA certification if required by state.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities such as grooming, hygiene, toileting, bathing, eating.
• Transport residents within the community to meals and activities.
• Observe and report changes to care plans and medication safety.
• Respond to emergency calls and maintain resident safety and comfort.

Skills

CNA certification

Emergency response

Resident transport

Daily living assistance

Job description

*Starting pay is $21 / hour, may go higher based on experience.

*This is a full-time position on 3rd shift (11pm-7am, Tuesdays-Saturdays). Every weekend required.

How We Work

Working at Artis 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.

How We Support You

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid holidays
• 3 weeks PTO first year
• 401k plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement

How You'll Contribute

We proudly title our Caregivers / CNA’s as Care Partners, reflecting the collaborative role they play in our community and the important work they do to support our residents and families.

The Care Partner 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.

The Care Partner 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.

How You'll Succeed

• Must possess currentCNA certification if State requires it.
• Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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In addition, Artis Senior Living will never ask candidates to pay application fees, purchase equipment, send gift cards, transfer funds, provide banking information, or share other financial information as part of the application or interview process. If you receive communication from an unverified source or are unsure whether a communication is legitimate, please apply or contact us directly through our official careers site.