HHA - Hospice Aide

Niagara Hospice is looking for a compassionate, certified Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our Home Care team. The HHA will provide in home HHA services to patients throughout Niagara County under Niagara Hospice care.

Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, with every other weekend required

Location: On the road within Niagara County

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews patient Nurse’s Aide Care Plan and reports change in patient’s condition to RN/LPN and/or Supervisor
• Assist patient’s with showering and personal care assistance (including oral, hair and nail care)
• Assists with transfers to toilet and records output if necessary
• Empties drainage collection devices (foley catheters, leg bags, etc.)
• Application/removal/disposal of incontinence briefs and related products
• Performs peri-care in a manner consistent with standards of infection control and hygiene.
• Prepares patient for meals, assists in setting up and feeding patients, serves fresh water and nourishments when indicated.
• Lift, transfer, and transport patients in wheelchair, bed or gurney as directed using proper technique
• Assists with patient positioning and repositioning (turn and positioning program)
• Obtain and record patient’s temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, urine testing, weight, intake/output as directed by the charge nurse and/or care plan.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and data when reporting to the nurse.
• Responsible for routine bed making and linen changes
• Application of support devices, adaptive equipment, & oxygen.
• Post mortem care as directed
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients to ensure their comfort, privacy and well-being.
• Participates in laundering personal patient clothing as directed
• Other duties as assigned by the nurse.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• A sense of personal responsibility and integrity
• Emotional maturity & positive attitude
• Good communication, phone etiquette and interpersonal skills
• Respect for the quality of life

Licensure/Certification

• Current NYS HHA certification required

Benefits: Niagara Hospice offers great benefits on day one of your employment, including:

• Health Insurance with zero cost premium option for yourself and family
• Company paid Long Term Disability Insurance and Term Life Insurance
• 19 days of PTO your first year, plus paid holidays
• Voluntary dental, vision, short term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• 403b and a company pension after 1 year of service with the company

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for this position. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of the benefits package, which includes, among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision, PTO, and retirement