Home Health Aide - Nursing Student

About the role#

This per diem position offers nursing students the opportunity to gain hands-on patient care experience while supporting the ElderONE program. You will work as a Home Health Aide, assisting seniors with chronic care needs to maintain their independence in their own homes. The schedule includes day and evening shifts, requiring a minimum commitment of one 8-hour shift every two weeks and one weekend shift per month.

What you'll do#

• Assist with patient daily routines, including personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.
• Help implement comprehensive care plans to meet both daily and long-term patient needs.
• Maintain accurate records of patient activities and general condition.
• Communicate any changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate staff and keep families informed.
• Complete required aide activity sheets in a timely manner according to department policies.
• Attend a minimum of 12 hours of annual in-service education and competency training.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment as a nursing student with documented evidence of successful completion of coursework covering home health aide tasks within the last 24 months.
• Ability to complete a written and one-day HHA skills competency program provided by Rochester Regional Health.
• Must earn active New York State HHA certification within 4 days of hire.
• A valid New York State driver’s license is preferred.
• Ability to perform medium work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and frequent walking, standing, or squatting.

Location & details#

• Location: Rochester, New York.
• Work Modality: On-site.
• Employment Type: Per diem, part-time.