Home Health Aide (Full Time) - Atrium Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Brooklyn, NY 11236
About the Job
Atrium Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing -
Job Summary: The employee escorts residents to and from clinic appointments and dialysis sessions. They must arrive one hour early, dressed in full nursing uniform with an ID badge. Responsibilities include assisting residents, providing snacks, and ensuring their safety during the appointments. Reporting incidents promptly and acting as a facility representative are essential. They may have multiple clinic visits per day and report to the clinic coordinator or ADNS directly.
Pay Rate: Up to $16/hr
Duties and Responsibilities
- Escorting Residents to and from clinic appointment/ Dialysis
- The employee will be responsible for arriving at work one (1) hour prior to scheduled clinic appointment.
- The employee must be in full nursing uniform (color as designated) at all times with ID badge on in facility and while in clinic with the Resident.
- Assist in getting the Resident ready for his/her appointment.
- Ensure that the Resident receives their out on pass snacks.
- Monitor residents to prevent falls and altercations between residents.
- The employee is responsible for intervening immediately to prevent incidents.
- The employee is responsible for reporting all incidents and accidents to the clinical coordinator or ADNS immediately.
- At the clinic, the HHAis responsible for obtaining appropriate report regarding the resident, type of visit and ensuring he/she has the appropriate paper work and supplies to accompany the resident.
- The HHA must know resident’s DNR/DNI status before departing, ensuring all DNR’s have a non-hospital DNR form with them.
- The HHA is to be pro-active on behalf of the resident while at clinic to ensure all needs are met. The HHA mustimmediately call the facility and speak to the clinic coordinator regarding any challenges encountered while at clinic appointment.
- Position may require more than one clinic visit per day, depending on needs of the facility.
Requirements
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform all tasks and duties of a home health aide.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and thegeneral public.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must be punctual and have perfect attendance.
Source : Atrium Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
