SUMMARY

As a Certified Home Health Aide (HHA), you will provide care to clients in their home, following their plan of care.  You make a positive difference each and every day by demonstrating care and compassion to our patients.

This position has a designated home base facility and may require occasional travel to additional locations. Typically, travel is limited to one to two locations per day, with up to four sites in Rochester, NY and one in Newark, NY. Mileage reimbursement is provided.  

Job Title:  Certified Home Health Aide - Caregiver 
Department:  ElderONE Gennessee Day Center 
Location: ElderONE Gennessee - Seneca Towers 200 Seth Green Dr, Rochester, NY 
Hours Per Week: 30
Schedule: Days  

ATTRIBUTES

Compassionate, patient focused and dependable professionalCritical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervisionExceptional documentation and communication skillsAbility to read, write and speak English, ability to follow verbal and written instructions

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 errandsCommunication. Maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress; communicate with office and supervisory staff regularlyDocumentation. Accurately and completely document client care on activity sheetCompliance. 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: 

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:

14617

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.