Home Health Aide(Part-time)

ST REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

ST REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE is seeking a Part-Time Home Health Aide to deliver personal care and supportive services to patients in their homes under established care plans. You will assist with daily living activities, housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders while ensuring patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality.

The role requires basic training in home health aide services and a commitment to mandatory training, competency evaluations, and adhering to tribal policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Personal Support Worker or Home Health Aide Certification preferred.
• Obtain CPR/First Aid training within one year of hire.
• Must pass drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Follow all policies and procedures within Chronic Care and SRMHS.
• Complete a basic training program in home health aide services or equivalent exam.
• Participate in required training programs, workshops, and annual competency evaluations.
• Document care provided to patients with date, time, tasks, and observations to supervisor.
• Assist patients with transfers using proper body mechanics and devices to reduce risk of injury.
• Prompt patients to take prescribed medications under physician direction.
• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing.
• Provide housekeeping including laundry, cleaning, and decluttering.
• Provide companionship and engage patients to promote social interaction and well-being.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Mohawk language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Home Health Aide or Personal Support Worker certification

Job description

Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Permanent

Department: Chronic Care

Location: Health Services

Reports To: HHC Supervisor

Telecommute: No

Fleet: Yes

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Background: PL 101-63C

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Home Health Care Supervisor, the Home Health Aide provides personal care and supportive services to patients in their homes in accordance with established care plans. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, housekeeping, meal preparation, range of motion exercises, medication reminders, companionship, and maintaining patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all policies and procedures within Chronic Care and SRMHS.
• Successfully complete a basic training program in home health aide services or an equivalent exam approved by Chronic Care and possesses written evidence of such completion.
• Participate in required training programs, workshops, and annual competency evaluations related to the scope of practice.
• Document care provided to patients such as the date and time of care, specific tasks performed, patient condition, progress, and discuss any abnormal observations with supervisor or nurse case manager.
• Assist patients with transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices such as gait belt, transfer board or mechanical lifts to reduce the risk of strain or injury.
• Prompt patients to take prescribed medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by case managing nurse.
• Provide personal care to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing, providing hygiene care as needed to keep the patient’s skin clean and dry.
• Provide housekeeping including but not limited to: decluttering, changing bed linens, washing and folding laundry, kitchen cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, taking trash out.
• Provide companionship and engage patients in appropriate activities and conversation to promote social interaction and emotional well-being.
• To provide a safe and caring environment that promotes patients’ physical, emotional and psychological well-being.
• Apply assistive devices as instructed by case managing nurse to prevent skin breakdown over pressure points.
• Respecting patient privacy and dignity is of utmost importance and home health aides must maintain confidentiality and protect the personal information of their patients. This includes not discussing personal details or medical information with unauthorized individuals.
• Maintaining professional boundaries is essential for home health aides to ensure a professional and appropriate relationship with their patient.
• To accept other duties as assigned.

MANDATED REPORTER:

Must become a mandated reporter prior to having contact with children in a job-related capacity and maintain that status throughout employment. This includes completing any necessary training and adhering to all reporting obligations as defined by applicable laws and tribal policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are no supervisor requirements for this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information obtained, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Able to lift more than 50 pounds and stand for extensive periods of time.

• Obtain CPR/First Aid training within one year of hire.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Personal Support Worker or Home Health Aide Certification preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Communication both orally and written, Mohawk language and traditions are preferred, physically able to carry out the duties of the position and maintain confidentiality.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.

The successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check prior to employment.

Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to [e-mail] or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.

INTERVIEW

Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.

EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.