Caregiver – Certified Home Health Aide - Homecare

Job Title: Caregiver (Certified Home Health Aide), ElderONE Sisters of Mercy (Full-Time, Flexible Shifts)

Department: Homecare 

Location: Sisters of Mercy - 1437 Blossom Road, Rochester, NY 14610

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Day (7:00am to 3:30pm) or Evening (3:00pm to 11:30pm) shifts. Every other weekend required.

Join ElderONE and be part of a groundbreaking PACE program that’s redefining senior care—helping patients stay safely in their homes while receiving fully coordinated, compassionate support. You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team delivering high-quality care in a model that represents the future of healthcare. 

As part of Rochester Regional Health, you’ll benefit from 

• Flexible scheduling and autonomy designed to support your work-life balance  
• Shift differentials for added earning potential ($1.50–$4.00 per hour) 
• Strong benefits—including retirement options 
• 100% paid educational opportunities and support for LPN → RN career advancement 
• Tuition assistanceand student loan assistance programs
• Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN to MSN advancement 
• Comprehensive full benefitspackage

This position has a designated home base facility and may require occasional travel to additional locations. Typically, travel is limited to one to two locations per day, with up to four sites in Rochester, NY and one in Newark, NY. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

SUMMARY:

Provides assistance in participants daily routine, activities and personal care at their place of residence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by completing all activities listed in the care plan; collaborate with Community Health Nurse/Therapist; perform various activities such as personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation and errands
• Communication. Maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress; communicate with office and supervisory staff regularly
• Documentation. Accurately and completely document client care on activity sheet
• Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, HIPPA regulations, local, state, federal requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

HHA Certified or Ability to meet one of the following eligibility requirements for Competency:

• Currently certified CNA along with completion of written test and one day HHA Skills competency class within 30 days of hire.
• Documented home health aide or nurse aide training and competency evaluation from an out-of-state training program

​The Certified HHA who wishes to be employed after a two-year lapse in employment as a HHA must take the 1 Day Skills Competency Class. They must complete a written test and pass the one day HHA Skills competency class within 30 days of hire and before working as an HHA. If the candidate has worked as a Certified HHA within the past 24 months, and is actively certified, no class is needed.

Nursing student who has documented evidence of successful completion of course work requiring mastery of home health aide tasks within the past 24 months-Fundamentals of Nursing and must show completion of written test and one day HHA Skills competency class within 30 days of hire.
 

Veteran who was trained in the United States Military as medical technician or medic must show completion of written test and one day HHA Skills Competency Class within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• For ElderONE employment and other areas of elderly care: 1 year experience working with the frail elderly population
• Compassionate, patient focused and dependable professional
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation and communication skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drive - Clinical - Roles in this category require frequent driving combined with mobile clinical care across settings such as emergency response, mobile clinics, and home health environments. Staff must repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, occasionally lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more, and perform care within patients’ homes or other confined, unpredictable, or uncontrolled environments. These positions demand strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping, and heightened visual and auditory awareness to ensure safe and effective care delivery. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial due to rapid decision‑making, direct exposure to critical or sensitive situations, and independently managing patient care in the field or home setting. Environmental exposures may include traffic hazards, infectious agents, extreme temperatures, variable home conditions, and hazardous materials. Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on‑call schedules are typically required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.65 - $20.00Rochester14610

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.