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Home Health Aide (All 5 Boroughs)Bronx, NY, USA ● Brooklyn, NY, USA ● Manhattan, New York, NY, USA ● Queens, NY, USA ● Staten Island, NY, USA Req #11586 Monday, April 1, 2024Description: The Home Health Aid provides personal care, home management and other related home health supportive services in accordance with the DOH Matrix entitled, "Permissible and Non-Permissible Activities: Home Health Aide Services", in order to assist the individual to continue living in their home environment when there are disruptions due to illness, disability, social disadvantage or other problems in the home. The Home Health Aide is under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (i.e., doctor’s appointments, errands, etc.)
Plans, prepares, and serves meals in accordance with prescribed diet, and encourages fluid intake
Acts quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Performs light housekeeping duties, such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and mopping
Assists with grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, and attending doctor’s appointments
Provides companionship and engages in activities with the clients, such as reading, playing games, and going for walks
Measures intake and output of fluids
Monitors vital signs and reports changes to the physician, nurse, or agency supervisor
Keeps a detailed record of caregiving activities, including eating habits, mood changes, and physical activity levels
Collaborates with the client’s family members and other health care professionals to ensure the best possible outcome
Adheres to all safety precautions and infection control procedures
Maintains a clean and orderly environment
Observes appearance and gross behavioral changes in the client and reports to the agency supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skill Set & Qualifications Required
Successful completion of a New York State Department of Health approved Home Health Aide training program as demonstrated by a valid Home Health Aide Certificate.
High school or equivalent (preferred, not required)
Sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Good organization and communication skills and ability to read, write, understand, carry out directions, keep simple medical records, and function with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate: walker, cane, crutches, wheelchair, commode, hospital bed, hoyer lift, household appliances (i.e., vacuum, refrigerator, stove, blender, toaster, etc.)
Ability to portray exemplary customer service, speaking with respond, and avoid conflict.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Great Perks and Benefits
Weekly Pay
Health Insurance
Direct Deposit
Sick Time
Safety Equipment Provided
Hazard Pay
Paid Orientation
Place to advance and build a career
Supportive Work Environment
Location –we'll do our best to provide clients as close to you as possible.
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Short & Long Hours Cases to Accommodate Your Lifestyle
Flexibility – We understand how difficult it can be to find a job that balances your time with school, kids, or other priorities. We'll do our best to provide flexible options that work with your schedule.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Rate $19.50
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Bronx, NY, USA
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Queens, NY, USA
Staten Island, NY, USA
