Certified Home Health Aide

Overview

NEW HIGHER WAGES - UP TO $24.57/HR! 

Loretto is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate candidates to work at one of our Assisted Living facilities as a CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide). If you are not already certified, paid training is available! 

Home Health Aide positions located at our Assisted-Living facilities are located at 1 building, therefore, your own vehicle is not always required. Some locations are located on the bus route.  Some locations that are not easily accessible by the bus route, include North Syracuse, and Jamesville. 

Full time and part time positions are available at the following locations:

Bernardine - Syracuse

Buckley Landing - North Syracuse

Heritage - Syracuse

Nottingham - Jamesville

Sedgwick - Syracuse

Responsibilities

WHAT DOES A HOME HEALTH AIDE DO?

As a Certified Home Health Aide (HHA), supporting the mission of Loretto, will include the following responsibilities:

• Provide health care tasks to serve Loretto residents, including, personal hygiene services, housekeeping tasks, and other related support services essential to the residents’ health
• Work with Loretto’s clinical team to record and report changes regarding the resident’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance
• Perform light housekeeping duties including cooking, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, & sweeping
• Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming
• Assist with transfer and ambulation including the use of a cane, walker, and wheelchair

WHAT CAN LORETTO OFFER ME?

• A dedicated, caring and passionate Loretto family, ready to support you and provide opportunity!
• A fun environment, including recognition events and opportunities to learn and advance your career within the healthcare industry.
• Healthcare benefits for qualifying full time and part time employees upon hire!
• Upon successful completion of the program, a stipend for uniforms will be given yearly

Qualifications

• Active NYS CHHA Certification or willingness to complete our CHHA Training/Certification Program 
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from training classes and then your work location after completion of the program.
• Ability to pass medication competency tests including a written exam and Medication Administration Test/Cart Quiz.
• Possess the emotional and mental maturity and stability to care for the frail elderly and other disabled or compromised clients in their “home” environment; ability to deal tactfully with clients, families, other support persons and members of the health care team. 
• Able to follow guidelines established by Loretto’s Customer Service as presented at Loretto Orientation. 
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize work tasks and carry out ongoing care plan. 
• Ability to be flexible in regards to clients care needs

Benefits/Compensation

• Pay Range $20.69 - $22.49 / hour
• Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Paid Time-Off Accrual
• Fun events for employees
• Convenient locations with free parking
• Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
• Diaper Assistance Program
• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites