Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide- Genesee County

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and supportive services to individuals in their homes.
• Deliver 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.
• Assist with personal hygiene, housekeeping, and other supportive tasks for patients with healthcare needs.
• Immediately report changes in a client’s condition to the supervising professional.
• Ensure the safety of the client, client’s family, and/or the employee.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Complete and submit necessary patient documentation, including charting tasks and observations, on an Android device.
• Attend ongoing in-service programs in a timely manner to maintain certification.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of an approved PCA or HHA certification program as designated by the NYS Department of Health.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Proof of completion (original HHA or PCA Certificate) of an NYS Dept of Health accredited training program.
• Must have worked in a certified HHA or PCA capacity within the last 24 months (verification via the NYS DOH’s Home Health Aide Registry).

Work Environment

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

Physical Requirements

The following physical requirements are expected on a daily basis:

• Stand
• Sit
• Hear
• Walk
• Talk
• Stoop or kneel
• Perform repetitive motions

This list is not exhaustive, and management reserves the right to assign additional or different tasks as needed.