Job Description

Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most – at home.

Multiple opportunities are available across the 5 boroughs, Westchester, Suffolk County and Nassau County!

Flexible schedule and hours available!

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to care plan to ensure safe and competent care for the patient.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and support the maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Help patients with ambulation as prescribed by the physician and approved or supervised by a clinician or therapist.
• Support therapy personnel as needed during rehabilitative processes.
• Encourage patients to achieve maximum independence according to the nursing care plan.
• Promote mental alertness by engaging patients in activities of interest.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and household members, fostering trust and confidentiality.
• Report any changes in the patient’s condition or home environment to the RN or clinical manager.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks related to creating a safe and comfortable environment, as directed by the clinician.
• Complete visit reports promptly and accurately within the electronic medical record system.
• Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
• Demonstrate awareness of the agency’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and participate as required.
• Understand and adhere to the agency’s process for managing and addressing customer complaints.
• Maintain acute awareness of patient rights, ensuring these rights are upheld in accordance with the agency’s service agreements and admission policies.
• Understand the agency’s policies regarding appropriate patient discharge and reasons for discharge.

Qualifications

• NYS certified HHA is required
• Ability to comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation.
• Must understand and respect patient needs including ethics and confidentiality of care.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
• Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
• Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients.

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