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Home Health Aide (HHA) - Part Time / PRN

Artis Offer Letter
Full-time
On-site
Commack, New York, United States
Healthcare Professionals

*Pay starts at $20 / hour! 
*This is a part time position on 1st shift (7am-3pm) OR 2nd shift (3pm-11pm). Schedule required is Sundays/Mondays OR Fridays/Saturdays.

The Home Health Aide (HHA) will provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations, document and report care provided, and transport residents to various functions or locations. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working at Artis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family!   We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

The CNA / Home Health Aide (HHA) will:

  • Assist with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing/showering, eating, etc.
  • Assist with personal and household chores, such as tidying up room, errands, delivering mail and/or newspapers.
  • Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed.
  • Ensure resident care plans are reviewed and followed consistently.
  • Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes and/or adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans. Communicate any changes to clinical staff immediately, as well as document changes thoroughly.
  • Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor’s requests and correct environment hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner.
  • Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
  • Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
  • Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents.
  • Perform all other duties as requested.

Education Requirements:

  • Must possess active  Home Health Aide (HHA) certification.
  • Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
  • Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.