Home Health Aide

Position Overview The Home Health Aide at United Health Services (UHS) Senior Living at Ideal plays an important role in enhancing residents’ quality of life by providing compassionate support with daily living activities, mobility, personal care, and comfort in a senior living environment. At United Health Services (UHS) Senior Living at Ideal, you are part of a collaborative team where every connection matters, helping residents maintain dignity, independence, and well-being while building meaningful relationships. The Home Health Aide observes and reports changes in condition, supports a safe and welcoming environment, and contributes to exceptional senior care, long-term care, resident care, and healthcare services that positively impact residents, families, and the community. Primary Department, Division, or Unit: UHS Home Care Primary Work Shift: Day Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation Range: $15.00 - $20.74 per hour, depending on experience ----- Job Responsibilities   Essential Functions:   Assist   residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, and transfers to promote comfort, dignity, and independence.     Support residents with mobility, positioning, ambulation, and restorative care activities according to established care plans and direction from licensed nursing staff.     Observe residents’ physical condition, behavior, and overall well-being and promptly report changes or concerns to the   appropriate clinical   team member.   Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming resident environment by addressing safety concerns and supporting infection prevention practices.   Assist   with meal service, hydration, and nutrition-related needs   in accordance with   resident care plans and dietary guidelines.   Document   resident care activities, observations, and related information accurately and   timely   in accordance with   organizational and regulatory requirements.   Collaborate with nursing staff, rehabilitation staff, residents, and families to support quality resident care and a positive living experience.   Scope and Impact:   Contribute directly to patient safety, comfort, and continuity of care by providing consistent home-based support and reinforcing patient self-care strategies   Observe and report   immediately   to the RN (or Supervisor when   indicated ) any change in patient condition, functional status, safety risks, or home environment concerns that could   impact   care   Exercise judgment within defined role parameters by following the plan of care, recognizing escalation triggers, and seeking clinical guidance when needs exceed scope   Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients and caregivers to support understanding of the care plan while   maintaining   appropriate boundaries     Collaborate with the home care team by sharing observations and suggestions that improve the quality, consistency, and patient experience of care delivery   Manage assigned workload effectively, including travel between patient homes, preparedness with needed supplies, and completion of tasks within scheduled visit   timeframes   Protect patient privacy and dignity during all care activities, recognizing the trust required when providing care in a patient’s home   Compliance and Professional:   Maintain required certifications, a safe dr iving record,   and ongoing competency consistent with role requirements and New York State expectations for home care services   Maintain a valid driver's license and, when   operating   a personal vehicle for business purposes, current vehicle   registration   and automobile insurance   Perform only those care activities authorized by the plan of care and   permitted   under New York State guidance for HHA services, following RN and agency direction   Complete required orientation, training, and competency validations (including infection prevention and privacy practices) within established   timeframes   Complete   accurate ,   timely   documentation of care and patient observations according to agency standards and applicable regulation s   Participate in supervision and feedback processes with the Clinical Management Team and assigned RN to support safe practice and continuous improvement   Report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns promptly and cooperate with follow-up activities that strengthen quality and patient safety   Safeguard sensitive data by following established security policies and procedures, using systems responsibly, and promptly reporting potential security incidents, risks, or policy violations   As applicable to your role, support   cybersecurity   and data protection requirements throughout the supplier lifecycle by coordinating vendor risk assessments,   monitoring   third-party compliance, and promptly reporting identified supply chain or cybersecurity risks   Additional Expectations:   Build supportive relationships with patients and families through respectful, patient-centered communication   Represent the organization with professionalism in the community by showing reliability, empathy, and teamwork across every home visit and care interaction   Demonstrate UHS Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation in all daily work and interactions   Execute responsibilities   in accordance with   organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations   Perform   additional   responsibilities as   required   to meet department and organizational needs   Position Qualifications   Required:   High School Diploma or equivalent   NYSDOH Home Health Aide (HHA) certification   Driver License   Preferred:   Up to 1 year of direct experience performing the exact or   very similar   duties required by the job within the same role or function   Up to 1 year of customer/patient-facing experience directly interacting