About the role#
This is a part-time position for nursing students to work as a Home Health Aide. You will provide care to patients in their homes, helping them with daily routines and personal needs. This role requires travel to various patient locations.
What you'll do#
- Assist patients with personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.
- Help implement care plans to meet patient needs.
- Keep accurate records of daily activities and patient conditions.
- Communicate changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate staff members.
- Keep families and staff updated on client activities.
- Complete aide activity sheets accurately and on time.
- Attend at least 12 hours of annual in-service education and competency training.
What you'll need#
- You must be a nursing student with documented evidence of completing coursework that covers home health aide tasks within the last 24 months.
- You need a valid NYS driver's license.
- Reliable transportation is required for this role.
- You must complete a written exam and a one-day HHA skills competency program provided by Rochester Regional Health.
- You are required to earn your active New York State HHA certification within 4 days of being hired.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Rochester, New York.
- The work is on-site at patient residences.
- This is a part-time, paid position.
About Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization based in Rochester, New York. It operates 8 hospitals and over 300 primary and specialty practices across Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and St. Lawrence County. The system provides a wide range of services including behavioral health, senior care, and clinical laboratory testing through ACM Global Laboratories. With over 11,000 employees, the nonprofit organization manages more than 500 locations.
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