About this opportunity
Trinity Health lists this Home Health Aide - Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center - Full Time Evenings opportunity in troy, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Employment Type:
nFull time
nShift:
nEvening Shift
nDescription:
nHome Health Aid
nEnhanced Assisted Living
nEddy Memorial Geriatric Center
nFull Time Evenings (3p-11p)
nRotating Weekends
nYou can make a difference as a resident assistant in our enhanced assisted living or memory care community where we don't just provide care-we create a home, where every resident is embraced like family, supported with compassion, and surrounded by warmth, comfort, and connection. As a resident assistant you will be more than just a caregiver; you'll be a companion, friendly face and part of a close-knit team - part of The Glen family. Our community focuses on promoting resident independence while providing support with activities of daily living in a warm, homelike environment.
nPosition Summary: Home Health Aid, or HHA, is a caregiver aiding residents under the supervision of the LPN and/or RN. Home Health Aids provide compassionate care that is respectful of each resident's needs, values, and wishes.
nJob Specific Competencies
nPrincipal Responsibilities:
nCore Competencies:
nnnSupports the Trinity/SPHP Vision, Mission, Values in all encounters with residents and families
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nnAdheres to the SPHP Code of Conduct
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nnDemonstrates accountability as an individual and team member in meeting basic residentand family needs
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n nClinical Competencies:
nHome Health Aids provide the following nursing services under the supervision and direction of an LPN or RN across the continuum of care at SPHP.
nnnAssist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility in a respectful, compassionate manner.
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nnAssist residents in taking medications as needed.
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nnEncourage and support resident independence and dignity.
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nnMonitor residents' safety and well-being, reporting any changes to the LPN. Consult with the LPN/RN on any changes of healthstatus of residents.
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nnBuild meaningful relationships with residents, understanding their personal histories, preferences and routines and anticipate needs of residents.
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nnHelp with light housekeeping and meal service as needed to maintain a safe andclean-living space.
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nnParticipate in team meetings and communicate/collaborate with coworkers and supervisors.
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nnPromote a warm, friendly, and respectful environment.
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n nRequirements:
nnnNYS Home Health Aide Certification
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nnMust possess patience, empathy and a genuine desire to help others
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nnHigh school diploma or GED preferred.
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nnPrevious experience in senior care, health care or assisted living preferred, but not required
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n nMust be able to:
nnnAbility to follow care plan and safety protocols
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nnWorking knowledge of computers including electronic health record, checking email, and preforming required in-servicing, along with use of other required applications
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nnHave the physical, visual and auditory ability adequate to perform resident care
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nnMaintain composure and positivity in a high stress environment
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nnPromote physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being of each resident
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nnWork with residents in a highly personal manner during stages of acute and chronic illness
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n nPay Range:$18.95 - $22.50 per hour
nPay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
nOur Commitment
nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
nTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
nEOE including disability/veteran
Worksite address
troy, NY, 12182, US
Who can apply
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