Home Health Aide (HHA)

Company: Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Join Our Team: Join our strong and growing company today! Overview:Elderwood is in growth mode and currently looking for a Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our team!
Are you looking to further your career with a company that cares about YOU? Are you a highly motivated individual that can create a supportive and nurturing environment for our Seniors? We are looking for a compassionate and qualified Home Health Aide (HHA) who has a passion for caring about our Residents. Does this sound like the perfect fit? You're in the right place! It's time for you to love your job and work for a company that cares about you! Home Health Aides (HHA) assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care support. Home Health Aides ensure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.
Valid HHA Certification required. PCAs will be considered, you will be provided training for your HHA certification and earn a pay rate increase upon completion.Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Consistent work and holiday rotations to provide you with a great work/life balance, Discounted employee meals, Free On-Site Parking, Free Uniforms, Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Monthly employee appreciation events, NEW Weekly Pay Schedule!, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Uniform Provided Responsibilities:Under the direction of a licensed nurse, certified home health aides provide care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents in Elderwood assisted living facilities. Home Health Aides are responsible for:

• Responding to resident needs.
• Maintaining facility standards.
• Providing quality care to residents and exhibiting a high level of service to our residents and visitors.
• Performing duties as assigned by management staff.Base wages increase with experience!Qualifications:
  • Eighteen (18) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Certification by an approved basic training program in home health aide services approved by the Department of Health and possess written evidence of such certification.
  • Must maintain current annual skills testing approval.
  • Ability to assist residents with all aspects of Daily Living Activities including bathing, toileting, and transferring.
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds; Occasional 2 person lift up to 120 pounds
    Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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