Certified Home Health Aide

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide health-related services as outlined in the plan of care, authorized by a physician, and established by a registered nurse or licensed therapist, under the direction of the Aide Matrix established by the NYS Department of Health.
• Provide assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping and/or other related supportive tasks to a patient with health care needs in his/her home.
• Immediately report changes in client’s condition to supervising professional.
• Ensure the safety of the client, client’s family and/or the employee.
• Maintain HIPAA.
• Complete and submit necessary patient documentation including charting tasks and observations on android device.
• Attend ongoing in-service programs in a timely manner, to maintain certification.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of an approved program of PCA or HHA certification as designated by NYS Department of Health.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Original HHA certificate as proof of completion of a NYS Dept of Health accredited Training program.
• Must have worked in a certified HHA capacity within the last 24 months (HCR will verify via the NYS DOH's Home Health Aide Registry).

Work Environment

The HHA/PCA is primarily in a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions. The working conditions are classified as medium work: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Medium work involves sitting and standing.

Physical Requirements

• Stand
• Sit
• Hear
• Walk
• Talk
• Stoop or kneel
• Repetitive motion