Transportation HHA-Home Health Aide

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation in New Hyde Park, NY, seeks full-time Home Health Aides (HHAs) to join the Transportation department. You will escort residents to and from various locations within the facility and to Long Island Jewish Medical Center, while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a team-based environment.

The role requires NY HHA certification, prior experience preferred, a high school diploma or GED, excellent communication and customer

Qualifications

• Current Home Health Aide (HHA) Certificate in the state of NY.
• Prior experience as an HHA; experience in a nursing home or assisted living facility is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Team-oriented; contributes as an active team member.
• Availability to work rotating weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients/residents to and from various locations within the facility and to Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
• Provide patient, staff, family and visitor courteous and tactful interaction as part of a caring team.
• Support transportation needs within the department to ensure safe and timely movement.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Temporary Home Health Aide (HHA)

Department-Transportation

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is seeking full time Home Health Aides (HHAs) who are looking for a consistent schedule within a professional, caring and team-based environment. We would like to speak with those with a passion for working with seniors! You'll be patient, courteous and tactful with residents, staff, family members and visitors.

• Now hiring for full time, scheduled to work on weekdays and varied weekends
• A vital and important part of the Escort/Transportation department, the HHA escorts patients/residents to and from various locations throughout the facility and to Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

About Parker

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.

Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.

Why Work at Parker

• Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results
• Excellent training and clinical education
• Accessible via public transportation
• Free parking on site for all staff
• On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch

Position Requirements

• Current Home Health Aide (HHA) Certificate in the state of NY
• Prior experience working as an HHA; prior experience working in a nursing home or assisted living facility is a plus
• High school diploma or GED
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Someone who likes to be part of a team; contributes as an active team member; helps out the team as needed
• Availability to work rotating weekends as needed