Schedule: Part-time, 10 hours per week - Wednesday and Thursday (10AM-3PM)
Pay: 20/hr
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Home Health Aide (HHA) to assist an 86-year-old married woman who has recently moved to New York from. The client lives with her spouse, who is her primary caregiver, and their daughter, who assists with bathing.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the client with bathing and personal hygiene.
- Provide support with basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including dressing and grooming.
- Help the client move safely, considering her shuffling gait and occasional use of a cane or wheelchair.
- Manage incontinence care, including the use of incontinence pads.
- Offer companionship and engage the client in stimulating activities to improve her mood and prevent crankiness.
- Accompany the client on short outings to give her spouse a break and provide a change of scenery.
- Monitor the client’s overall well-being and report any concerns to the family.
Qualifications:
- Certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) with at least 2 years of working experience
- Experience working with elderly clients, particularly those with cognitive impairments and mobility issues.
- Ability to manage incontinence care with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities.
- Reliable, compassionate, and patient demeanor.
- Physical ability to assist with transfers and mobility as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Work setting:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- Certified Home Health Aide (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Long Island-Queens, NY (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Long Island-Queens, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person