Comunilife is seeking to hire a qualified applicant for an open position at their medical respite program in the role of Program Health Aide. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Program Health Aide will assist the patients of the program with their activities of daily living and other personal care needs. This position offers an hourly rate up to $17.00, with a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more. Responsibilities:
- Observe, monitor and record patient condition.
- Notify care team and clinical supervisor of changing or unusual conditions
- Assist in personal care by maintaining hygiene regimens such as bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming
- Support patients by providing housekeeping, laundry services, shopping for food, preparing and serving meals, running errands and other household requirements
- Educate patients on how to care for themselves by teaching them how to properly use a cane/ walker, self-administration of medication, special utensils to eat and equipment for personal hygiene, as necessary
- Advise on nutrition. Follow prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards
- Follow plan of care and assist in exercise
- Assist in the escorting of patients outside of the facility
- Perform range of motion and other simple extensional therapy services
- Identify new recreational opportunities or activities to help patients remain active
- Maintain strong working relationships with patient to maintain trust
- Maintain a safe, secure and healthy patient environment by following security precautions
- Adhere to Comunilife professional standards, home care policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention certification
- At least one-year experience providing home health aide services.
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses or challenging behaviors
- At least one-year experience with utilizing electronic medical record systems
- One year of relevant community-based residential or social service agency experience
- Knowledge of basic medical skills and tasks, relevant trainings presented by NYSDOH
- Knowledge of New York State Home Care Curriculum, laws, regulations, and codes
- Ability to access patients' vitals and properly document readings
- Ability to work with integrity, demonstrative compassion and pay attention to detail
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English
- Proficiency with office software Google and Microsoft Office Suites
- Works effectively as a team member with other members of department and agency leaders