Hiring Home Health Aides- Dutchess County, NY

About the role

Join Sunshine Homecare and become part of a workplace that treats you like family. We create an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered while providing compassionate, exceptional care to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care duties such as bathing, grooming, feeding, and scheduling appointments, turning and positioning.
• Support clients with transfers, ambulation, and prescribed exercises as directed by a Home Care Nurse.
• Observe and report vital signs and symptoms as instructed by Home Care Nurse.
• Record weight, check pulse, temperature, respiration rate, and track food/fluid intake and output when directed by home care company.
• Prepare modified diets as ordered by Home Care Nurse.
• Maintain accurate records of services provided, client conditions, and progress.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment by following asepsis standards and procedures.
• Maintain client and family confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Completion of a New York State Department of Health-approved Home Health Aide training program or enrollment in an approved trainee program under RN supervision.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Physical examination meeting NYS Department of Health requirements for Home Health Care Workers.
• Annual submission of compliance documents (physical, QuantiFERON or PPD test, chest x-ray if required, TB questionnaire).
• Two forms of ID.
• Completion of 12 hours of in-service training annually.

Skills

• HHA Certification (Required).

Pay

$18.65–$20.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Caribou Perks/E-Gift Cards.
• 401K Retirement Pension.
• Flexible Schedule.
• Professional Development Assistance.
• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.

Schedule

• 4-hour shifts that can be clustered with another nearby case to make a full day’s work if needed.
• Morning/Day shift available.

Why Sunshine Homecare Services

• A Family-Oriented Environment: You're more than just an employee; you're part of a team that truly cares about your well-being and success.
• Commitment to Professional Growth: We support your journey to build skills, expand knowledge, and advance your career.

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