(CHHA) Certified Home Health Aide - Community

Overview:

NOW HIRING FOR COMMUNITY POSITIONS!

NEW HIGHER WAGES - UP TO $21.97/HR!

PACE of CNY is looking for compassionate and reliable individuals,

which have their own vehicle, to work in the community.

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

Benefits/Compensation:

Pay Range $19.50 - $22.14 / hour

Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans

Discounted Gym Membership

Free Loretto Health Clinic Visits

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

Permanent