Home Health Aide - Johnson City, United States - United Methodist Homes

    United Methodist Homes
    United Methodist Homes Johnson City, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Overview:

    United Methodist Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.Home Health Aides assist residents with activities of daily living in such areas as personal care and eating. Must be certified as a Home Health Aide in NY Salary Range: $ $19.20 per hour + $2.00 per hour shift differential

    Qualifications:
    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Certification for Home Health Aide is required
    • Good language skills, including the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of residents or employees of organization
    • Must be covid-vaccinated
    Responsibilities:
    • Assists residents with eating / feeding.
    • Assists residents at mealtime with transporting to and from the dining room.
    • Assists with grooming, dressing, bathing / showering, and toileting.
    • Assists residents with transfer or ambulation.
    • Takes blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations of residents. Reports symptoms.
    • Assists with medication assistance as assigned.
    • Keeps activity records accurate.
    • Performs light housekeeping duties such as beds, dusting, cleaning, etc.
    • Arrange schedule (with guidance from the Nurse or Therapist) so that resident follows medical recommendations such as increased physical activity, occupational therapy, and speech exercise.