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Home Health Aide

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Buffalo

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma, experience with the elderly or chronically ill, a NYSDOH Home Health Aide training certificate, and strong communication and emotional stability skills.
  • You will provide personal care, perform health-related tasks, and handle housekeeping services for clients in their homes under the supervision of a licensed nurse or therapist.

Requirements

  • High School diploma.
  • Previous work with elderly or chronically ill persons preferred.
  • Certificate of completion of approved NYSDOH Home Health Aide Training Program.
  • Ability to read, write and follow directions.
  • Maturity, emotional and mental stability, sympathetic attitude toward caring for clients in their homes.

Responsibilities

  • To provide personal care, health-related tasks in accordance with age-specific needs, and housekeeping services to clients in their homes, under the supervision and direction of a licensed professional nurse or appropriate agency professional therapist.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Home Health Aide?

The main responsibilities include providing personal care, health-related tasks according to age-specific needs, and housekeeping services to clients in their homes, under the supervision and direction of a licensed professional nurse or appropriate agency professional therapist.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

The minimum qualifications include a High School diploma, previous work experience with elderly or chronically ill persons preferred, a certificate of completion of an approved NYSDOH Home Health Aide Training Program, the ability to read, write and follow directions, and a mature, sympathetic attitude toward caring for clients.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for the Home Health Aide position is between $17.20 and $19.59 per hour, determined by factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

What are the scheduled work hours for this position?

The scheduled work hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a weekend and on-call rotation.

Is weekend or holiday work required for this position?

Yes, weekend and/or holiday scheduling is required for the Home Health Aide position.

Who should I contact for more information regarding the job?

You can contact the recruiter, Adrian Mudd, for more information regarding the job.

Does Kaleida Health offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Kaleida Health is committed to diversity and believes in the strength of an inclusive workforce. They are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Is there a requirement for a specific training program to be eligible for this position?

Yes, candidates must have a certificate of completion from an approved NYSDOH Home Health Aide Training Program.

What type of employment status is this position?

This position is full-time.

Are there any reasonable accommodation options available for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants should inform if they require accommodations to apply for or perform their job.

Kaleida Health is the largest healthcare provider in Western New York, serving the area's eight counties.

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Mission & Purpose

Kaleida Health is the largest healthcare provider in Western New York, serving the area's eight counties with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive healthcare services. Its expert, compassionate healthcare professionals are committed to providing the best possible outcomes and experience for patients and visitors. More than one million sick or injured patients choose a Kaleida Health facility annually, including Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute, DeGraff Medical Park, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, John R. Oishei Children's Hospital, and Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital. Accredited by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Healthcare, Inc., Kaleida Health also provides important services through two long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health care through the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY, Inc. In addition, Kaleida Health’s hospitals support residency training programs of the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, training hundreds of residents each year.