CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide - Home Care (Vehicle Required)
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Loretto
NY
Summary
Assist participants with activities of daily living, personal care, and meal preparation in their homes or at the day center. Monitor and document changes in the participants' physical or emotional health while following the established plan of care.
Job Description
Overview
NOW HIRING FOR COMMUNITY POSITIONS!
NEW HIGHER WAGES - UP TO $23.64/HR PLUS GAS MILEAGE!
PACE of CNY is looking for compassionate and reliable individuals,
which have their own vehicle, to work in the community.
Mileage reimbursement provided for work-related travel.
PACE CNY has been providing services since 1997 and is one of the only 123 PACE providers in 31 states. Work with our unique program and team of healthcare professionals, which offer a complete range of health-related services, all designed to keep participants living in their own community or home as long as possible. The PACE CNY model is a Managed Long-Term Care program which provides an alternative to nursing home placement. The goal is to maximize the independence of the elderly and enrich their quality of life by optimizing their functional ability. This is achieved with the various services that are available to our PACE participants, including our very own PACE transportation system, 2 day centers that provide medical clinics and regularly scheduled primary care appointments, dining services, and social/recreational activities.
We offer a competitive wage, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, a free employee health center, health/dental insurance, and opportunities for career and personal growth.
Responsibilities
Top Five Responsibilities:
- Assist participants with Activities of Daily Living by providing direct personal care and homemaker services to participants at home and/or at the Day Center
- Promote optimal health by assisting in the development, provision and revision of a participants Plan of Care
- Assist with meals by serving and feeding participants and cleaning up after meal completion
- Monitor participants' health by noting changes in physical or emotional health and communicating this information to the Nurse and Interdisciplinary Team
- Follow Plan of Care by recording, monitoring and assisting (retrieving and opening container only) the participant with self-administered medications
Qualifications
- Must have own reliable vehicle with proof of active NY State driver's license
- Current NYS certification as a Home Health Aide or willingness to be trained to become certified
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language
- Successful completion of physical capability requirements
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Benefits/Compensation
- Pay Range $21.52 - $23.64 / hour
- Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Paid Time-Off Accrual
- Fun events for employees
- Convenient locations with free parking
- Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
- Diaper Assistance Program
- Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites
As the premier senior care agency in Central New York, we are proud to help our community get the most out of life. The Loretto family of care is an extensive network of agencies committed deeply to our patients. Since 1926, we've become the leading long-term healthcare provider to more than 6,000 individuals and their families, annually. Loretto is an employer of choice for more than 2,000 dedicated employees and compassionate caregivers.
Loretto is committed to transforming elder care in Central New York by deinstitutionalizing nursing homes and long-term care services and replacing them with home-like settings featuring person-centered care. This new environment and care model promotes independence and choice, and fosters meaningful relationships between residents or program participants and caregivers.
Throughout Loretto's 19 specialized care programs at 20 locations, you'll find we are passionate about our mission to honor, serve, and empower every elder and those who care for them to live with purpose, wholeness, and dignity.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Syracuse, NY
As the premier senior care agency in Central New York, we are proud to help our community get the most out of life. The Loretto family of care is an extensive network of agencies committed deeply to our patients. Since 1926, we've become the leading long-term healthcare provider to more than 6,000 individuals and their families, annually. Loretto is an employer of choice for more than 2,000 dedicated employees and compassionate caregivers.
Loretto is committed to transforming elder care in Central New York by deinstitutionalizing nursing homes and long-term care services and replacing them with home-like settings featuring person-centered care. This new environment and care model promotes independence and choice, and fosters meaningful relationships between residents or program participants and caregivers.
Throughout Loretto's 19 specialized care programs at 20 locations, you'll find we are passionate about our mission to honor, serve, and empower every elder and those who care for them to live with purpose, wholeness, and dignity.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Syracuse, NY
