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Job description
The best thing about this role
nAre you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
nWhat you'll do
nThe primary purpose of the Home Health Aide is to perform duties related to personal care and comfort of the residents according to their case management needs. Performs services necessary for the cleanliness and care of the resident’s/patient’s environment, personal items and equipment. Treats the residents/patients with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encourages independence.
nnnReport all accidents and incidents observed immediately.
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nnUse only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
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nnReport all changes in resident's/patient’s condition to the supervisor.
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nnOther duties/responsibilities within the scope of training as may be assigned to promote a high level of competent care and quality of life.
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nnEnsure the resident's apartment is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, dishes done, laundry put away.)
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nnGreet and escort the resident to his/her apartment.
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nnIntroduce residents to other residents and personnel as appropriate.
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nnMake residents comfortable.
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nnAssist residents in the care of their personal belongings as necessary.
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nnFollow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing assigned work tasks.
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nnPerform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures and as instructed by the supervisor.
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nnNotify the Supervisor when you will be late or absent from work.
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nnPromptly report all complaints and grievances made by the resident to the supervisor or Administrator.
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nnCooperate with personnel from other departments.
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nnFollow policies and procedures including dress code guidelines for Home Health Aides.
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nnBe knowledgeable of and follow all Valley Residential Services policies and procedures.
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nnRemain awake and alert for the entire working shift.
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nnAssist residents/patients with activities of daily living and may include the following:
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nnAssist with the care of teeth and mouth.
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nnAssist with the grooming/care of hair including shampoo, shaving and ordinary hand care.
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nnAssist the resident/patient with bathing in tub or shower.
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nnAssist resident/patient on and off toilet as per individual care plan.
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nnAssist resident/patient in transferring, wheelchair mobility, or ambulation as per Individual Service Plan.
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nnAssist resident/patient with dressing.
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nnAssist with managing incontinence of bladder/bowel.
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nnTaking vital signs on residents/patients as directed including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations.
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nnAssisting with use of ace bandages, TED stockings.
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nnCollecting specimens (routine urine, stool, sputum).
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nnAssisting with passive Range of Motion.
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nnAssist with use of oxygen tank, concentrator, liquid oxygen reservoir, and nebulizers.
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nnAssist with medications.
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nnAdminister eye drops.
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nnAssist with meals and snacks.
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nnInitiate and participate in leisure activities as described in the assisted living facility monthly activity calendar. Encourage resident socialization and participation in activities.
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nnMake and change the bed.
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nnTidy bedroom, living room, kitchen and bath.
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nnCollect and dispose of the resident trash.
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nnClean refrigerator and food inspections as assigned.
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nnClean resident equipment as assigned.
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nnClean residents’ personal laundry on designated days and put away.
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nnComplete all household chores according to cleaning schedule.
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nnRespond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency calls, telephone calls and requests from family and friends.
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nnFollow proper procedures in emergency situations.
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nnKnow location of each resident in their assignment, reminding them to sign out when they leave the building. Notify the Supervisor or Administrator if you are unable to locate a resident.
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nnList needed supplies and shopping needs for residents and give to Supervisor, Director of Clinical Services or Administrator/Case Management Director.
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nnProvide assistance with physical and emotional needs. This may include:
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nnAssist with the use of devices geared to disability as aids to daily living.
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nnAssist resident with prescribed exercises as taught by appropriate professional.
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nnAssist with prescribed skin care.
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nnFirst Aid.
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nnHelp residents/patient with household skills.
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nnAccompany resident to obtain medical care in other than your own vehicle.
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nnThe omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is logical assignment to the position.
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nnAttend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes including mandatory in-services. Twelve (12) hours of in-service education per year is required by NYS regulations for Home Health Aides.
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nnAttend and participate in scheduled orientation programs and activities.
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nnFollow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
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nnReport all safety violations.
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nnParticipate in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. Know your responsibility in the event of fire or disaster.
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nnKnow and practice established universal precautions and procedures.
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nnWash hands before and after performing any service for the resident.
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nnNotify your supervisor of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.
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nnUse only the equipment you have been trained to use.
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nnOperate all equipment according to instruction.
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nnUse only the equipment and supplies necessary to do the job. Do not be wasteful.
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nnReport defective equipment to your supervisor.
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nnInform your supervisor of your equipment and supply needs.
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nnFollow established preventive maintenance procedures for maintaining your equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner.
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nnMaintain the confidentiality of all resident/patient care information.
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nnEnsure you treat all residents/patients fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
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nnEnsure all nursing care is provided in privacy.
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nnKnock, wait for response, then announce yourself before entering the residents'/patients’ apartment.
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nnPerforms other pertinent care functions as assigned and demonstrated.
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n nWhat we need from you
nEducation:
nnHigh School Diploma or GED, preferrerd
n nLicense/Certification:
nnHome Health Aide Certification is required, or must be able to complete course within 3 months from date of hire. Must comply with NYS requirements of a Home Health Aide.
n nSkills:
nnnAccountability
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nnAttention to Detail
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nnClinical Skills
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nnComputer Skills
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nnManage People
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nnLogical Thinking
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nnReliability
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nnListening
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n nPhysical Requirements:
nnnMedium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
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nnOccasional balancing, climbing, crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.
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nnOccasional fit tesing.
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n nHazards:
nnOccasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure and chemical
n nTravel:
nnNo travel required
n nTotal Rewards
nBassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:
nnnPaid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
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nnMedical, dental and vision insurance
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nnLife insurance and disability protection
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nnRetirement benefits including an employer match
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nnAnd more!
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n nSpecific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
nPay Transparency
nSalary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
nPay Range Minimum:
nUSD $18.10/Hr.
nPay Range Maximum:
nUSD $23.94/Hr.
nWe love the difference people bring
nWe provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Worksite address
herkimer, NY, 13350, US
Who can apply
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