Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – HHA Transition Program

Position Summary

Home Health Aides provide personal care and supportive light housekeeping services to individuals in the community in the privacy of their home.

Essential Functions

• 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 patient, patient’s family and/or the employee.
• Maintain HIPAA.

Physical Requirements

• Potentially hazardous materials such as those found in cleaning agents and other chemicals may be stored in a client’s home.
• Frequent walking and standing (80%-100% of the time)
• Frequent lifting (Must be able to lift / move 50 lbs. unassisted)
• May require pushing / pulling / transferring 50 lbs. of weight
• Sufficient hand strength and dexterity to carry out care plan duties
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, pull and push unsupported, routinely
• Ability to climb two flights of stairs

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to visually recognize objects within 20 feet, have the ability to speak and hear
• Working conditions may expose the home health aide and / or personal care aide to smoke, pets and other allergens