PCA/HHA

The Eliot at Troy; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eliot at Troy in Troy, NY is seeking a Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide for full-time or part-time hours with shifts from 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7am. Compensation ranges from $18.65 to $19.15 per hour.

The role involves assisting clients with personal care and household tasks, documenting services daily, and maintaining safety in clients' homes. You will collaborate with a supervising nurse and care team to ensure high-quality care and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assists with personal care activities
• Assists with household tasks
• Meets safety needs of clients including safe use of equipment
• Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policies on the day services are rendered
• Participates in the supervisory process with 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 - Reports any changes in client condition or incidents to RN supervisor
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with clients/families
• Maintains confidentiality of client and family information and client records
• Customer Service - Adheres to dress code and observes personal hygiene in-patient home
• Demonstrates reliability and punctuality

Job description

Home Health Aide or Personal Care AideCompensation and Schedule:

$18.65 - $19.15/hour

• Full Time & Part Time Hours available; 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7am

Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Responsibilities:

• Assists with personal care activities
• Assists with household tasks
• 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 clients/families
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of client and family information and client records.
• Customer Service - Adheres to agency dress code and observes personal hygiene practices when working in-patient’s home.
• Demonstrates reliability and punctuality