PCA/HHA at Polaris Healthcare in Troy, NY

Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Compensation and Schedule:

$18.65 - $19.15/hour

· Full Time & Part Time Hours available

Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Responsibilities:

· Assists with personal care activities

· Assists with household tasks

· Meets safety needs of clients including safe use of equipment (side rails, step stools, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.)

· Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures on the day services are rendered.

· Participates in the supervisory process with other members of the health care team as required by NYS law.

· Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the supervising nurse.

· Administration - Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policy on the day of service

· Communication - Immediately reports any changes in client’s condition or incidents to RN supervisor.

· Establishes and maintains effective communication and a positive relationship with clients/families

· Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of client and family information and client records.

· Customer Service - Adheres to agency dress code and observes personal hygiene practices when working in-patient’s home.

· Demonstrates reliability and punctuality