Certified Home Health Aide (Caregiver), ElderONE (Part-Time, Varied)

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Service - Promote and restore patients' health by completing all activities listed in the care plan; collaborate with Community Health Nurse/Therapist; perform various activities such as personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation and errands. Communication - Maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress; communicate with office and supervisory staff regularly. Documentation - Accurately and completely document client care on activity sheet. Compliance - Adhere to required department and system protocols, HIPPA regulations, local, state, federal requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following: Active Home Health Aide (HHA) certification HHA with a lapse of more than two years of employment (must complete written exam and 1-day HHA Skills Competency Class within 30 days of hire) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) willing to complete a written exam and 1-day HHA Skills Competency Class within 30 days of hire Out-of-state HHA or Nurse Aide training with documented competency evaluation Nursing student (Fundamentals of Nursing completed within the past 24 months) U.S. Military-trained medic or medical technician

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent 1 year experience working with the frail elderly population Compassionate, patient focused and dependable professional Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision Exceptional documentation and communication skills Ability to follow verbal and written instructions EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: HHA - Home Health Aide certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED), NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $18.65 - $19.75 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14609 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.