Certified Home Health Aid (Part Time)

Morris Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is actively seeking Home Health Aides to serve as Patient Escorts as well as assist Nursing staff with non-clinical resident care overflow for our Skilled Nursing Facility in the Bronx, NY.
Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience as a Home Health Aide, exhibit a warm & compassionate demeanor and conduct themselves in a courteous manner at all times while responding to patient’s needs.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Escort residents safely to and from appointments · Observe and monitor residents · Reporting any health issues to the supervising nurse · Maintain confidentiality of all Resident & Facility data · Assist with collection and distribution of resident laundry · Assist family members in completing Patient Personal Property List Forms; delivering packages, such as gifts, flowers, clothing, to resident room or notifying housekeeping · Assist residents with daily feeding/meals · Coordinate and assist with resident room changes including logging and packing of personal belongings · Assist with additional non clinical resident care duties as needed.
REQUIREMENTS: · Valid New York State HHA Certification (available upon request) · Candidates must be physically able to maneuver a wheelchair · Periods of standing for prolonged periods of time · Ability to stoop or kneel · Occasional heavy lifting may be required · Ability to follow the Plan of Care precisely · Must be able to work as a team member · Flexible availability is required, including working weekends and holidays · Valid photo ID required · Must have had a physical within the last 12 months · Proof of PPD and immunizations with the last 12 months · Pass background check