Hospice Home Health Aide (HHA)

We are seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide care and support to hospice patients throughout Tompkins and Cortland Counties.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
• 1-hour lunch break

Pay & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $21/hour
• Paid Mileage
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Company iPad Provided
• Health Insurance - 6 plans available
• 4 plans are 100% employer-paid and include dependent coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 7 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • 6 Personal Days
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • 10 Vacation Days
  • 12 Sick Days
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance ($50,000)
• Continuing Education Benefit
• Electronic Charting

Responsibilities

• Follow the patient's plan of care as directed by the nurse.
• Report changes in patient condition to the appropriate nurse.
• Document care provided accurately and timely.
• Assist patients with prescribed exercises.
• Provide personal care, bathing, and hygiene assistance.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding when needed.
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe environment.
• Make beds and help maintain patient comfort.
• Provide respite support for family caregivers.
• Attend required in-services and team meetings.
• Maintain a safe environment and report concerns promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current New York Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout Tompkins and Cortland Counties.

To Apply, Please Answer the Following Questions

1. Are you willing and able to work full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM?

2. What days and times are you available for a brief phone interview?

3. Do you currently hold a New York Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification? CHHA certificates (the ones we need) go through the Board of Registered Nursing. If you do have an HHA certification, please tell me what your certificate number is from the Board?

4. What is your best email address for follow-up?