OPEN PCA/HHA POSITIONS

Polaris Healthcare; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Healthcare in Catskills is seeking Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide to join our assisted living facility team. Full time and part time hours are available across all shifts (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am).

The role involves assisting with personal care, ensuring client safety, documenting services daily, and collaborating with nursing staff to meet NYS requirements. Reliable, punctual, and professional conduct is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assists with personal care activities
• Meets safety needs of clients including safe use of equipment (side rails, step stools, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.)
• Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures on the day services are rendered.
• Participates in the supervisory process with other members of the health care team as required by NYS law.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the supervising nurse.
• Administration - Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policy on the day of service
• Communication - Immediately reports any changes in client’s condition or incidents to RN Supervisor.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a positive relationship with residents/families
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of residents and family information and client records.
• Customer Service - Adheres to agency dress code and observes personal hygiene practices when working.
• Demonstrates reliability and punctuality.

Job description

Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Overview:

We are an Assisted Living Facility located in the heart of Catskillseeking caring individuals who are interested in joining our team.

Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Compensation and Schedule:

• Full Time & Part Time Hours available
• ALL shifts available! (7am -3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 11pm to 7am)

Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Responsibilities:

• Assists with personal care activities
• Meets safety needs of clients including safe use of equipment (side rails, step stools, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.)
• Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures on the day services are rendered.
• Participates in the supervisory process with other members of the health care team as required by NYS law.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the supervising nurse.
• Administration - Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policy on the day of service
• Communication - Immediately reports any changes in client’s condition or incidents to RN Supervisor.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a positive relationship with residents/families
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of residents and family information and client records.
• Customer Service - Adheres to agency dress code and observes personal hygiene practices when working.
• Demonstrates reliability and punctuality.