COMMUNITY WELLNESS PARTNERS
Location
New Hartford, New York
Salary
$18 / HOUR
The Facility Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care to residents, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring their overall well-being. This includes tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and light housekeeping.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and complete an approved training course for Home Health Aides. Experience with older adults is desired, along with a valid New York State Driver's License.
Give personal care Bath – bed, chair, tub, shower Comb hair/shampoo Denture, Mouth/care Bed Making – Occupied/Unoccupied Assist with dressing Assist with walking Transfer patient from bed to chair Nail trimming/cleaning (unless diabetic or contraindicated by nurse) Assist with feeding – recording of intake as needed Give special care assigned by RN or registered therapist T.P.R. Special care to perinium and equipment of resident with a catheter Assist resident with colostomy bag care Assist with exercises that have been demonstrated. Accompany resident to medical care appointments Assist with use of appliances, i.e., wheelchair, walker, crutches, hearing aids, as demonstrated Urinary Catheter irrigation Assist ONLY with medication Insertion of rectal suppositories Installation of simple, routine eyedrops Light housekeeping to maintain a healthful, safe environment Laundry for patient Wash dishes Promote the patient’s mental alertness through conversation, reading, games and other activities Report any changes in patients mental or physical condition to the nurse responsible for the care of the resident Give simple emotional and psychological support to the resident. QualificationsQualifications/Education/Experience: High School Diploma The Home Health Aide must successfully complete an approved training course to carry out assigned activities or have documented evidence of completion of an equivalency exam approved by NYSDOH. Participate in 12 hours of in-service education per year as required by N.Y.S. regulations Experience with older adults desired. Valid and clean New York State Driver’s’ License.
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