Home Health Aide Erie MHC - Catholic Health System : Job Details

Salary: 15.55-23.33 USDFacility: Home Care Erie CountyShift: Shift 1Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000Bargaining Unit: ACE AssociatesExempt from Overtime: Exempt: NoWork Schedule: DaysHours: VariesSummary:A Home Health Aide (HHA) is a paraprofessional who carries out health care tasks under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse according to the policies and procedures of the agency. The Home Health Aide provides assistance with personal care, housekeeping, and other related supportive tasks to clients with health care needs in the home or healthcare setting.This position is eligible to participate in the THRIVE program that provides education and a Workforce Coach to support them through their first year of employment.Responsibilities:EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or GED, ORPass high school proficiency examEXPERIENCESuccessful completion of an approved Department of Health, Home Health Aide Training Program or Department of Health approved equivalency exam with the written evidence of such completion requiredOne year experience working with the frail elderly required if working in the PACE programKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYGood communication skills18 years of age or older requiredComputer skillsAbility to read and writeAbility to understand and carry out directions, record messages, and keep recordsAvailability of reliable transportationMust be able to travel from case to caseAbility to care for patients in a home or healthcare settingWORKING CONDITIONSVariable conditionsREQNUMBER: 15277