Home Health Aide (HHA) - Home Care

Hospice, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Matched 403b

Tuition Assistance

Mileage Reimbursement

Year end Bonus

Annual Increases

Job summary

A home health services provider in New York seeks a dedicated home health aide to provide compassionate care for terminally ill patients. The role includes following care plans, effective communication, and maintaining records. Candidates must have New York certification, experience with hospice philosophy, and reliable transportation. This position offers a flexible schedule, with pay starting at $19 per hour, benefits including health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Certification as a home health aide in New York State is required.
• Minimum one year of experience caring for terminally ill patients.
• Valid NYS driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide home health services to patients and families.
• Complete required Hospice Aide duties according to care plan.
• Maintain adequate records of all patient/family care services.
• Participate in community education activities for hospice philosophy.

Skills

Flexibility

Effective communication in English

Teamwork

Understanding of hospice philosophy

Ability to prioritize tasks

Bilingual

Education

New York State certified home health aide

12 hours of in-service education per year

Experience with terminally ill patients

Job description

The purpose of a home health aide with Hudson Valley Hospice is to provide home health services to Hudson Valley Hospice patients and their families. You will be working with and providing care for those who are at the end of life. Understanding of hospice and what it means to provide ADL's for those at the end of life is crucial.

Pay rate starting at $19 per hour! No Mandating but overtime if wanted! Hospice and Palliative Care Certification with salary increase!

What you will do:

• Completes Hospice Aide duties following established plan of care.
• Provide 24-hour continuous care for patient/families in their home, as needed.
• Reports all patient condition changes and/or uncontrolled symptoms to primary nurse, on-call nurse, TL or DPS immediately.
• Maintains adequate records of all patient/family care services, as per policy.
• Report all cases of abuse/neglect to supervisor, as per policy.
• Completes required competencies, infection control and ins-services.
• Assists with orientation of new Hospice Aides as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in community education activities which promote Hudson Valley Hospice and its philosophy.
• Notifies Hospice in the event of patient changes and uncontrolled symptoms.

Skills we are looking for:

• Requires flexibility to meet assigned tasks.
• Can effectively communicate in English, both verbally (in person and by phone) and in writing.
• Capability to work effectively and cooperatively as a team member.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and the care we provide
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Bilingual is a plus!

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Travel by car to patient’s home; reliable transportation required.
• Overtime available; weekend coverage required
• All shift availability - flexibility to work crisis-care hours when needed.
• Uniform - Scrubs required - provided by Hudson Valley Hospice.
• Ability to carry at least twenty-five pounds of equipment and/or supplies.
• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unsafe environments.
• Routine duties involve potential for direct exposure to blood or body fluids.

Education & Experience we are looking for:

• New York State certified home health aide with a minimum of 12 hours per year of in-service education since receiving certification.
• One (1) year of caring for terminally ill patients with a basic understanding of the hospice philosophy preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license with reliable transportation

Hours: 40 hours per week - Tuesday‑Saturday or Sunday‑Thursday (8:30am‑4:30pm); one weekend day per month on call rotation

Pay: $19-20/hr

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Matched 403b, Tuition Assistance, Mileage Reimbursement, Year end Bonus, Annual Increases and more!

Hudson Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.