Home Health Aide - HHA - Orange County, NY

Job Description

Job DescriptionUnited Hospice, Inc. is a community-based, not-for-profit hospice, that provides care and support to patients and their families. We envision a community in which all individuals and their loved ones facing serious illness retain their dignity and hope while receiving the best care and support that hospice has to offer. We are currently Looking for NYS Certified HHAs to work in the communities of Orange County.

The rate for this position is $18.10/hr. This is a fulltime position and is benefits eligible. We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days and extra holiday pay). We also have a 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing, basic life insurance, an EAP program and other extra perks.

Qualifications:

 Certified as a NYS home health aide; must maintain certification by annually completing 12 hours of approved continuing education

 Working knowledge of basic first aid

 Basic understanding and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care

 Ability to work as a team member and use supervision effectively

 Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family information

 Ability to relate to a diverse population and workforce in a personable and effective manner

 Ability to understand verbal and written directions

 Ability to communicate effectively verbally with patients, families and staff; able to write and document as needed

 Must possess computer and email skills

 Must have valid driver's license with insurance and access to automobile to drive from patient to patient homes

Physical Requirements:

 Physical agility/repetitive occurrence including/not limited to: walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting and twisting

 Lifting greater than 50lbs repeatedly throughout the work day

Responsibilities of HHA will include, though not be limited to:

 Follows Plan of Care established by hospice nurse

 Actively participates in coordination of all aspects of patient’s care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice

 Performs health care procedures monitored by hospice nurse (example: reinforce clean dressings, use of bed pan, check urinary catheter, etc.)

 Provides for the physical care of the patient, as stated in the HHA care plan, (example: bathing, toileting, skin care, etc.)

 Assists the patient with ambulation, transfers and turning and positioning as needed; turns and positions patients who are unable to assist

 Under the guidance and instruction on primary nurse, P.T, O.T., maintains a safe environment for patients and proper use of equipment (i.e. wheelchair, Hoyer lift)

 Helps patient in performing exercises prescribed by appropriate professional personnel

 May plan and prepare meals for patient, feeds patient when necessary

 Performs a variety of light housekeeping tasks when necessary which are essential to the patients' health care

 Performs washing of patients' clothes as needed

 Attends team meetings as needed

 Attends twelve (12) hours of documented training annually that may come from any acceptable source

 Incorporates organization’s commitment to customer service and continuous quality improvement into daily work habits. This includes:

 Promotes positive co-worker and teamwork relationships.

 Embraces our shared core values, code of conduct and mission as set forth by the Board of Directors and administration of the agency

 Accepts additional responsibilities as assigned

United Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer