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Home Health Aide Niagara MHC

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time Flex FTE: 0.600000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Varied

Hours:

Summary:

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:

EDUCATION

  • High school diploma or GED, OR
  • Pass high school proficiency exam

EXPERIENCE

  • Successful 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 required
  • One year experience working with the frail elderly required if working in the PACE program

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Good communication skills
  • 18 years of age or older required
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to read and write
  • Ability to understand and carry out directions, record messages, and keep records
  • Availability of reliable transportation
  • Must be able to travel from case to case
  • Ability to care for patients in a home or healthcare setting

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Variable conditions

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org

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