Home Health Aide at LINEAGE CARE GROUP

Buffalo, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

19.65

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Daily Living Activities, Communication, Documentation, Problem Solving, Compassion, Health Monitoring, Safety Awareness

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Schofield Home Health Care Services - Kenmore, NY 14217 Position Type: Per Diem Salary Range: $18.65 - $19.65 Hourly Job Summary The Home Health Aide – Schofield Certified Home Care (SCHC) provides para-professional nursing services and aid to patients with their activities of daily living (ADL) under the supervision of a Community Health Nurse. Job Duties and Responsibilities The Home Health Aide is supervised by the Community Health Nurse. The job duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following standards: job standard (knowledge, ability, skills), technical skill, quality, quantity, judgement/problem solving, decision making, and initiative. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Accept assignments as given. Check care plan for orders and condition of each patient. Check with Community Health Nurse for special orders. Assist with, or perform the activities of daily living for assigned patients, including but not limited to, giving baths, oral care, and feeding as necessary. Transfer patients. Assist patients with exercise and ambulation as directed by the total plan of care. Maintain patients’ homes in an orderly, safe manner. Report to Community Health Nurse the condition of the patient and any unusual signs or symptoms observed. Follow rules and regulations of New York State Health Code. Prepare and submit accurate documentation of care/services provided. Performs other related duties as required by their manager. Working Environment The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions found in patients’ homes. The Home Health Aide may also be exposed to odors and fumes or mists from medications. Home Health Aides are scheduled twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days a week. srnp Qualifications Qualifications Education and Training: Completion of certification/training mandated by the New York State Department of Health, and listed in the NYSDOH Home Health Registry. Certification maintained by attending at least twelve (12) hours of in-service per year, and satisfactory annual evaluation. Character: The individual must possess good moral character, patience and compassion for the elderly, disabled and chronically ill, personal neatness, ability to work, ability to accept and profit from constructive criticism. Aide must be of good health and able to adjust to change in routine. EOE Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Responsibilities

The Home Health Aide provides para-professional nursing services and assists patients with their activities of daily living under the supervision of a Community Health Nurse. Responsibilities include checking care plans, assisting with personal care, and reporting patient conditions.